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    1997 5.7L Rusty Fuel Pump Replacement - Is it Difficult To Do?

    My carbed 1997 5.7L electric fuel pump is very rusty and it's bracket is very rusty too. Is appears that it removed for replacement easily by taking two nuts off the bolt that holds the fuel pump bracket over the fuel filter, is this correct? Thank you!
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    Teleflex Fuel Tank Sending Unit - Has Anyone Here Used It?

    I need to replace my fuel tank sending unit. This one looks interesting due to no moving parts. Has anyone here used this unit and can comment on their experience with it? Here's the link: http://www.iboats.com/Teleflex-Solid-State-Fuel-Level-Senders/dm/view_id.886253 Thank you.
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    5.7L Rusty Starter - Shop Says Have To Remove Engine To Replace - True?

    My 1997 Chaparral Sunesta 252 has a very rusty starter that is still working. The battery terminal is loose too. I don't want to get stranded somewhere so I asked the shop if they could replace it without removing the engine, because of limited access they said no. How much time is typical to...
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    Replacing Fuel Tank Sending Unit - Difficult?

    I have a 1997 Chaparral deckboat (since new) with a 66 gallon gas tank. The sending unit seems to be bad, the gauge is stuck at 3/4 full. Is there anything difficult or tricky about replacing these sending units? Can I use a generic or universal sending unit or do I need a specific kind? Can...
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    Is This Remote Oil Filter Relocation Kit For A 5.7L Mercuiser A Good One?

    I'm tired of standing on my head to change my 1998 5.7L Mercruiser oil filter. I found this remote oil filter kit on the internet, is anyone here familiar with this kit, is it a good alternative to the Mercruiser kit...
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    1997 Bravo III U-Joint Greasing Due Every 200 Hours?

    In Mercruiser Maintenance Manual 11 it mentions Greasing Universal Joint Cross Bearings every 200 hours. Can anyone confirm that this is correct and that I am reading the right thing, I thought it was due every 100 hours? Thank you.
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    1997 Bravo III U-Joint Lube Interval & Replacing With Permalube U-Joints?

    My 1997 Bravo III & 5.7L Merc is used for light duty on a lake and never run wide open. According to my maintenance manual the U-joints need to be lubed every 100 hours. How big a job is it to replace these U-joints with the Permalube versions and what should I expect to pay for the job? I'm...
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    Engine Coupler On 1997 5.7L Merc & Bravo III OD - Aluminum Or Steel & Lube Intervals?

    Engine Coupler On 1997 5.7L Merc & Bravo III OD - Aluminum Or Steel & Lube Intervals? My 1997 5.7L Merc and Bravo III outdrive does not have an external grease fitting for the engine coupler. The maintenance manual says I need to remove the outdrive after every 100 hours operation and lubricate...
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    Oil Drain Hose Attached to Oil Pan Good Or Bad Idea?

    Is it a good or bad idea to attach an oil drain hose to a 5.7 Mecruiser I/O oil pan plug? Thank you.
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    Please Recommend A Remote Oil Filter Kit For 5.7 1997 Mercruiser?

    I'm tired of standing on my head to change my oil filter. Can anyone recommend a decent remote oil filter kit for a 1997 5.7 Mercruiser I/O? Do all remote oil filter kits require removing the engine to install, my filter is very difficult to get to? I've seen some remote oil filters mounted...
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    Battery Switch - Is It Safe To Reposition With Engine Running?

    I think I recall reading somewhere that switching a battery switch, with some switches, with the engine running can fry your alternator. How can I tell if my switch allows me to switch it with the engine running? My switch is round, red and has Off/1/2/All positions marked on it, I don't see any...
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    Mercruiser 1997 5.7L & Bravo III Outdrive -Engine Coupler Greasing Interval Extension

    Mercruiser 1997 5.7L & Bravo III Outdrive -Engine Coupler Greasing Interval Extension My 1997 Merc engine & Bravo drive has a 50 hour interval specified for the engine/drive coupler lube which necessitates removal of the outdrive to do the job because there are no grease fittings on the...
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    Mercury Service Manual 17 PDF - How To Find & Print Specific Pages Or Sections?

    I have downloaded Mercury Service Manual 17. I can't figure out how to print specific sections or pages without manually scrolling all the way thru the PDF pages to first find and locate specific pages. If I try to print a section from the index or table of contents I am not successful. I do not...
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    Mercruiser Service Manual Number 17 From This Forum - Can Only Find Partial?

    I was able to download Mercuiser Service Manual Number 17, Book 1 of 2, Sections 1-4. I can't find Sections 5-9 of Book 1 or Book 2 downloads. Are they on this forum if so what am I doing wrong to find them? Thank you.
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    5.7L Mercruiser - Adding An Oil Pan Drain Hose - Good Or Bad Idea?

    I may have to pull my engine for other reasons. If I do I thought about adding an oil pan drain hose. Is this a good or bad idea? Thank you.
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