In general my engine idles at approx. 600 rpms. After a day out on the water I've noticed that the idle rpms are higher when it's time to dock the boat. Significantly higher as to cause the drive to shift a little rough as a result. What might cause this change. All my linkage is in good...
The general consensus that I've heard for a mercruiser 454 in saltwater is for the manifolds and risers to be replaced every 5 years. How accurate is this. I did notice some leaking on mine between the manifolds and risers. I figured if they are leaking on the outside, good chance they are...
I'm replacing the trim limit and trim sender units on my bravo outdrive this weekend. Can anyone tell me if it's neccessary to remove the drive as the instructions suggest or can it be done without the trouble?
I own a '97 baja 232 with a mercruiser 454MPI bravo I. I was wondering the horsepower rating for resale reasons. Does anyone know for certain or can suggest how to find out. Thanks in advance for the info.
I have a bravo I drive. Is it normal for the drive to make noise and vibration when operating the drive trimed all the way up? It's fine at idle but anything above that does not sound healthy. For example, it the boats out of the water, trimed up and I'm flushing it, if I rev the engine I get...
I've got evidence that my exhaust manifolds are starting to leak. I've been told I've been on borrowed time as the boats got 6 years of use in salt water. Anyways I've got some rust stains coming from were the risers bolt to the manifolds. I probably know the answer but i'm in denial because...
I recently rebuilt the trim pistons on my bravoI. Ever since the repair the gauge for the trim positioning isn't accurate. Where is the switch/sensor located? Is there some adjustment I've overlooked. Thanks in advance for the advice.
I recently took my boat out and it developed a problem. While the boat had previously been shifting fine(quietly and smoothly) all day, back at the dock I noticed it was shifting into forward and reverse gears rather rough. And by rough I don't mean grinding but rather a sharp thud. A little...
