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    MV3 vs MJB throttle/dirve controllers

    Why do most if not all of the contemporary jet boats use the MV3 throttle/shift controller instead of the older style MJB controllers? I like the idea of being full reverse at low RPMs rather than partial reverse at low RPMs and have to increase RPMs to more fully engage reverse with the MV3...
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    Thread size for "standard" or most hydraulic steering hoses?

    So, I am in the process of replacing all of my old mechanical/power steering with a new non-power hydraulic steering system. This is for a dual station setup. Rather than using nylon hose with compression fittings, I am looking to use pre-fitted outboard hydraulic hoses to minimize future...
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    Hydraulic Steering - Seek guidance on what pump displacement and experience in use.

    Posted this in another more specific forum, but didn't get any responses so am re-posting it here in hopes of some guidance. I have a 1997 Bayliner 2858 Cierra that I recently repowered with a 496 Mag HO. The boat has a Bravo III outdrive on it. Because I could not get the old-style power...
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    Hydraulic Steering - What Helm size fo rmy boat?

    I have a 1997 Bayliner 2858 Cierra that I recently repowered with a 496 Mag HO. The boat has a Bravo III outdrive on it. Because I could not get the old-style power steering actuator to work, I am looking to switch over to a hydraulic system. The question is what displacement on the Helm pump...
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    Master Fuse for 496 Mag?

    Cuising in Prince William Sound, AK comfortably at 22 knots, instantaneously we loss all electrical power to the engine (496 Mag HO), ignition and intruments. Checked all battery connections, every fuse or fuse link I could find, etc. Was just looking at a Bayliner manual and it mentions a...
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    Purpose of Pressure Sensor on Power Steering Cooler

    I have a Bayliner 2858 with a Mercruiser 496 Mag HO engine. Still trying to troubleshoot PS problems. My question is: What is the purpose of the Pressure Sensor (Part # 8M6000623) on the power steering cooler? Does it control anything or is it just for reporting information? It is item #29...
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    Last Hope - Mercruiser Old Style Saginaw Power Steering

    So, I'm going to try one last time on this topic hoping someone out there has seen this problem before or at least has some other guidance for me. So lets start at the beginning. I have a Bayliner 2858 with dual command stations. I just replaced the old 454 with a Mercury certified 496 Mag...
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    Bravo Power Steering Problem - Old style Saginaw Actuator

    I replaced the old style Saginaw power steering actuator on my Bayliner 2858 (496 Mag HO, Bravo III). Matched the unit up to insure all the dimensions the same as the old one. Hooked everything up. Started the engine and the actuator immediate and extremely fast automatically turned the...
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    Bleeding Air out of Power Steering

    So, I was fortunate enough to find a replacement power steering actuator for my Bayliner 2858. It was a single cylinder, but all I had to do was swap out my dual ram (two steering stations) with it's single. The problem I now have is that I was trying to bleed the air out of the system (start...
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    Upgrade Steering - 1997 Bayliner 2858 Command Bridge

    The old style power steering actuator on my Bayliner had finally gone belly up. I am seeking input from people on what alternatives they have used to replace either the actuator or move to a full hydraulic steering system. The old actuator was a dual station control and one of the old style...
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