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  1. alldodge

    Formula 27PC Transom Work

    Need Help with cutting stringers Been making progress and now need to determine what is the best way to fit new transom. Still need to do a lot more grinding before we start the install. Current process is we made a cardboard template and cut wood. Was thinking of cutting using the black...
  2. alldodge

    Vacuum hose

    This issue can either be fuel pressure related or the Idle Air Control valve. Most often its the IAC (item 16) and/muffle (item 6). Suggest removing the IAC and muffler and clean them. You can use CRC throttle body cleaner and don't get it on the electrical contacts. Clean the muffler (foam...
  3. alldodge

    Formula 27PC Transom Work

    My good friend showed up today to give me a hand in rebuilding. Made templates out of cardboard and then cut some 3/4 for the first engine cross member and a stringer. Dry fitting looks good, plan to remove and resin coat when temps come back up. Will see about making the deck pieces tomorrow.
  4. alldodge

    Vacuum hose

    It goes from the intake down to the fuel pressure regulator (Item 13) which is part of the cool fuel.
  5. alldodge

    Fuel Pump Oil Pressure Switch Wiring

    You do not use the 3 prong switch to turn the alarm on. You need to either install a 3rd port and reinstall the smaller switch sender, or rewire to use the Merc design. You have three sender/switches in your pic. The large one is for the gauge, the small one prong is for the alarm, and the...
  6. alldodge

    Fuel Pump Oil Pressure Switch Wiring

    Here is the wiring diagram your looking for
  7. alldodge

    Main Panel AC Switch

    Here is a schematic of how to do it
  8. alldodge

    Identify carb. to raise idle

    One the side of the carb there is a screw with a spring around it.
  9. alldodge

    NEWBIE!! HELP PLEASE!! SHIFT CABLES AND SEA PUMP ON 1994 STINGRAY

    :welcome: to iboats Your raw water pump is on the starboard side of the engine down low and belt driven. There also should be a mechanical fuel pump attached to it. Your pump also has gear lube in it which needs to be checked. If the fuel pump starts to leak it puts gas in the internal...
  10. alldodge

    New Exhaust

    Since you have open cooling and do not have risers, you would use part number 863724 gasket (item 8). This has just the two holes, one on each side
  11. alldodge

    I need a timing advance curve for a 1979 Volvo Penta AQ200 D 305 gmc

    :welcome: to iboats Delco Advance curve for V8
  12. alldodge

    Can I cut into the boat to repair the bow eye?

    :welcome: to iboats If your talking about cutting a hole as indicated in the Pic below I don't see an issue IMO.
  13. alldodge

    1981 basstracker 3 ignition switch

    Here is a wiring diagram I found
  14. alldodge

    1981 basstracker 3 ignition switch

    :welcome: to iboats What type of ignition switch is broke? Here is the standard pinout and color
  15. alldodge

    old power trim questions

    One side of each relay goes to ground. The relays grounds appear to be on the top as indicated by the arrow. It ,ay also be ground at the bracket Don't know for sure which is which but my guess would be one large and one small for each side. Larger would be for going up You can until they...
  16. alldodge

    mercruiser 888 compatability

    Prop selection is a big subject,your best bet would to find a prop shop or dealer which will let you try some. I would guess you would be in the 15 degree pitch area. Now don't go out and buy one this is just a guess. Every boat and boater adds variables which can change the final outcome...
  17. alldodge

    Trim goes down but won't come up

    :welcome: to iboats Since the trailer or up button is working, my first thought is you have a blue/white wire with a bad connection or a bad relay. Note the connector in the below pic. There has been many occasions when the connector goes bad and it needs replaced. Here is a link to wiring...
  18. alldodge

    Newer Bravo III Corrosion issues?

    Corrosion in most cases start on the bearing carrier, and so long as your Mercathode is putting out the correct voltage (750 - 1180mV with special probe) and you have aluminum anodes you should be good. If you start to see any corrosion during annual checks (like I did), just clean the...
  19. alldodge

    Formula 27PC Transom Work

    Started doing some grinding today. Pulled the boat out and what a mess. Dust everywhere, good thing its outside. Using a full tyvek suit with hood and boots. Used talc on my arms and the sleeves kept coming up so skin was exposited. Was thinking of leaving some of the old ridge in the...
  20. alldodge

    windlass solenoid differences

    The lewmar 700 uses a 35amp breaker/fuse. This is the same one that tpenfield is installing. Need 4AWG wire or at least 6AWG wire. The distance is a factor to consider. Mine is the Maxwell 500 and uses a 50AMP breaker and the ford style starter solenoids. They can handle a lot more amps and...
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