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    engine dies after 30 minute run

    i have a 1995 rinker fiesta vee. 5.7 carbed with a bravo 2 drive . it started late last year after i installed 2 manifolds that were cracked, , i tested fuel for water , volatility, settlement all came back good. i ran it twice this year after a hard...
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    died under load 3/4 throttle

    i have a 2005 350 l 4bbl bravo 2 . it started popping in carb , lost power died going into port. i let it sit for about a hour ,started it no problem ,ran ok to marina about another 20 min away , in a no wake zone.tested fuel all good
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    engine died

    i have a 1995 5.7 carb. mercruiser with a bravo 2 in a rinker 265 viesta vee. going along 3/4 throttle engine started to pop , almost like a ignition ping , i t was completely warmed up , all normal gauge readings then it started loosing power and...
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    water in cylinders

    i have a 1995 5.7 500 hours ,stay docked in a marina . if i let it sit for weeks engine will not turn over find water in cylinder. not always the same one mostly starboard side but have seen it on port. Any ideas? It has stainless steel...
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    water in #5 cylinder

    i have 1995 5.7 280 hp carbed i/o it has about 450 hours on it always in salt water . if it sits a while 3/4 weeks the engine is loked up because of water in that cylinder. i have stainless steel risers and replaced the gaskets which were bad [all...
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    repair and maintenance mercruiser

    i have a 1995 5.7/350 merc engine. when the boat went in the water for the first time and at t he end of the season engine would not turn over . found water in left side bank . i drained the l/side drain on the riser. engine would turn over and run with no...
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    water in oil

    i have a 1991 350 alpha 1port side getting water in the cylinders. pulled left side risor it was rotted out . Installed new one still the same . i;m thinking bad intake gasket or head gasket but not positive . also all cylinders on port side fills up with water and the oil is...
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    how to install a flush kit

    i have mercruiser with a 5.7 .1995 it says to take 5 inches of hose going to the impeller pump.the hose is like double walled and has fabric wound around it.If i cut it won't it weaken the hose or should i just add a piece of hose so no harm will happen? thanks
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    trim question

    i have insta trim tabs on my boat. starboard tab wheen i put it down fluid runs out of the pump but it works as fast a s the other side i am currently going to bench test it to se if it works without the resevorer on .
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    winterizing

    the marina were i am at they do not me to use enthanol glycol because of enveromental impact.1 can i use the r/v stuff [which i already did] or just drain everything. it's a 5.7 liter i/o thanks
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    vhf radio problem

    i recieve broadcast from weather stations i try to ask for radio checks but have no responce. i checked the antenea wires look good. i bought the boat last year so i did not no if it worked then ty
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    truhull transducer

    i'm installing a garmin transducer into a fiberglass boat it says to use sealant .... what should i use? ty
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    installing mercruiser outdrive

    i installed new bellows and installing drive went on ok. my problem it locked into shift assambly ok but i have no nuetral and yes the bolt at the shifter assambly did move .so i removed the unit and see what was up and found nothing . it's a bravo 2 1995 350 mag. ty .
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    hull repair

    i have a dept finder in the bottom of the hull that leaks i no longer use it because now i have a transuem mount one. what would be the best way to repair the hole
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    parts

    I have a 5.7 bravo 2 outdrive 1995150 hours . The bellows need to be replaced and the shifter cable boots.The dealer told me i should change the shifter cable and the limit switches at the same time .Is this all necessary ? thanks
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