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  1. alldodge

    Tilt trim issue

    Re: Tilt trim issue The handle wires are laid out in the pick below. The pic below is for a newer model so you will not have the Yellow wires. Someone has done some rewiring for you to have Red and Purple wires. With the up not working it means either your solenoid is bad or an electrical...
  2. alldodge

    Looks like i'm getting into bravo outdrive repair

    Story: From my previous thread I had an issue with my Bravo 3 making some noise. The shop found that the top race was not installed correctly. They gave it back to me saying it was filled up a ready to go. I noticed some red oil so I loosened the bottom plug and red oil was present. Found...
  3. alldodge

    96 Searay 175 merc 3.0 ignition problem

    Re: 96 Searay 175 merc 3.0 ignition problem Sorry I messed up, your system is newer. It is a 96 :facepalm: Need to find out if the Red/Pur wire is making connection at the alternator with the Purple wire, see area one
  4. alldodge

    96 Searay 175 merc 3.0 ignition problem

    Re: 96 Searay 175 merc 3.0 ignition problem Check that you have a Pur/Yel wire on the + side of the coil. Check in the pic below that the Pur/Yel and Yel/Red are connected as shown, pay no attention to top figure Check that your test light comes on at the Pur/Yel connection on the starter
  5. alldodge

    Can a V8 fuel pump be installed on 4 and 6 cylinder engine

    There has been many post here on iboats in regard to fuel pumps and their replacements. The older style 4 and 6 cylinder pumps have built in fuel filters, and many of us have recommend adding the fuel water separator. Fuel pumps are pricey and the ones with filters are many times more. If the...
  6. alldodge

    5.7 mercruiser add 2nd battery/switch

    Re: 5.7 mercruiser add 2nd battery/switch You can also add an isolator and it will keep both charged but they are not connected by any other means. An onboard charger can be connected directly to each battery for charging at home/dock.
  7. alldodge

    Trim and trailer foot stopped working

    Re: Trim and trailer foot stopped working There are 3 wires at the trim pump connector, red, green/wht and blue/wht. Power comes from the trim pump through the red wire to the trim switches. When the up switch is pressed power travels thru the blue/wht wire, back thru the limit switch then...
  8. alldodge

    Ignition coil overheating - Mercruiser 140

    Re: Ignition coil overheating - Mercruiser 140 When the points are closed, this current goes directly to ground. When current flows from the ignition switch, through the windings in the coil, then to ground, it builds a strong magnetic field inside the coil. Current is limited by the...
  9. alldodge

    How Many Thought Child Support Ended at 18 or 21

    Don't know if there are any legal beagles here, but this I don't see how this could happen. No real names will be used but places are real. Friend (let's say Sam) is married in FL and had some kids. One of the kids is born with autism. Several years later there is a divorce and mom and kids...
  10. alldodge

    starter engages when connected to battery

    Re: starter engages when connected to battery If I am reading you correctly. There are 2 small post on the starter solenoid, one goes to ground and the other goes to the big post going to the starter. If this is correct, remove the wire going to the starter from the little post, that wire...
  11. alldodge

    Old girl needs a little help. Coolant leak @ Alternator tensioner-cam bolt hole???

    Re: Old girl needs a little help. Coolant leak @ Alternator tensioner-cam bolt hole? :welcome: to iboats Kris There are three basic anode types, Zinc, Aluminum and magnesium. Zinc and Aluminum for salt, Aluminum for brackish and aluminum and magnesium for fresh water. Read through the link...
  12. alldodge

    ACRONYMS are they killing the spoken and written word

    I retired from the DoD for and prior to texting, I knew of no one which used acronyms more then the DoD (CIWS, JSF, NSFS, NAVICP, etc). In the thread where a boat being towed in high winds was detached from the tow vehicle, I noticed JSATAIFAM. No one was able to find it in the urban...
  13. alldodge

    Has anyone towed with a Durango, Aspen, or Tahoe Hybrid?

    Re: Has anyone towed with a Durango, Aspen, or Tahoe Hybrid? Diesel electric, yes, like ice breakers, huge earth haulers in quarries and many more which are already here in the USA. Diesel locomotives do not use batteries to power or break, a layout is in the picture below. Breaking is done...
  14. alldodge

    wHATS is my Bayliner model

    Re: wHATS is my Bayliner model Looks like a Ciera 2455
  15. alldodge

    Thru hull raw water

    Re: Thru hull raw water Or you could use one of these
  16. alldodge

    3 Tools in One

    Been using my engine hoist for remove and replace the outdrive. It works pretty well but does not keep it level. Only used my engine stand a couple times and after seeing some of your drive jacks that got me thinking. Make 3 tools in one. Here is my engine stand, Drive Jack remove/replace...
  17. alldodge

    Standard Bravo 3 showing wear

    Running a standard Bravo 3 @ 2.0 ratio behind a 502 cuin 415 HP in my Formula. According to what I've found the standard B3 can handle 400 HP. Had the drive gone through 4-years ago because it was make more whine then I was use to when idling. Rebuilder (Certifed Merc tech with his own shop)...
  18. alldodge

    help with valves,i think

    Re: help with valves,i think I still don't know how you are determining if the cam/valves are moving. If the valves are not moving then my first question would be did someone install the timing chain and gears? If you don't know if the valves are turning, pull the distributer cap and...
  19. alldodge

    Rank icon

    I noticed a couple of folks on iboats do not have their rank icon showing up and I like it. What do I do to turn off the Rank Icon, don't mind the wording but don't need the rank insigneia
  20. alldodge

    How is your Boat Sleeping this Fall/Winter?

    Re: How is your Boat Sleeping this Fall/Winter? It's cold but under cover. Keep tinkering until spring
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