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    Mercruiser 5.0. Ditching Seawater Pump. To a Crankshaft Pump

    Hey guys it's just too difficult to change the impeller on my boat, I've done it many times and at almost 68 years old I can't get under engine anymore, it took me five hours to make the change and I almost needed a blood transfusion (lol) so I'm thinking of bypassing the sea water pump by...
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    Mercruiser 5.0 (2000). 0M012817. Overheated tonight

    Hi everyone I've been using the boat for the last several nights in a row no issues at all always rain at 160 . tonight when I launch the boat just started idling down the river I noticed a lot of air bubble sound coming from the back at the waterline shortly after that the temperature started...
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    Yamaha 115 Two stroke 2008. Alarm and Limp mode issue

    Hi guys ! just got off my friends 17 foot Meiko with a 115 two stroke, runs fine both heads run 140? but it near wide-open throttle the alarm goes off in the engine goes into limp mode. The temperature on the starboard head goes to 170. The alarm goes off in the engine goes into limp mode...
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    Hi Speed Overheat SOLVED!

    Just wanted to thank everyone here for their help in suggestions on my overheat issue with my 2000 M/C 5.0 with a bravo 3 After changing the manifolds and elbows, Mercruiser impeller kit, Checked the Heat Exchanger for blockage (none) Removed and replaced the Thermostat and nothing helped. So...
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    Rusty Section of Heat Exchanger

    Hi guys.... Just pulled the covers off the Heat Exchanger to take a closer look.... What I noticed is the " section " of the HE that has the Pencil Zinc is really rust colored. The Pencil itself is rust colored and the opposite side of the HE is completely also rust colored and I noticed a few...
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    Before I cut a hole in my Boat......

    I've ruled out a list of things that may be causing my "high speed overheat" (thanks to the help from here) im on the verge of installing a Buck Algonquin Though Hull Water Pic k up on my 2000 Mercruiser 5.0 with a Bravo 3. 1800 hours. I have done the following. replaced Manifolds and Elbows...
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    How many hours???

    Hi guys, How many hours on your Small Block GM Mercruiser? I have 1830 still runs great! Just wondering about your experience.... Rick
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    Question on Temp Rise 2000 5.0 Mercruiser

    Hi guys, Serial # 0M012817 Half closed system with heat exchanger. The other day I was cruising the intercostal with my family... I've had this boat 5.5 years and have put 1600 hours on it (now has 1800 hrs.) When I went to open it up within maybe three minutes the gauge went from the...
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    After rebuilt Carb Question (starts harder when warm)

    Hello... I have a 2000 Mercruiser 5.0 Mercarb 2 barrel 0m012817 I had the carb rebuilt by carb shop. when I picked it up he said that the float was way off and the Power Piston was bent and not doing its job. The boat runs great, and the First start of the day I just give it one full...
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    No 12 volt at Electric Choke

    Hi Guys! I do not have 12 volt at my choke on my 2000 5.0 M/C 0m012817.... Where would I start to trace? Thanks! Rick
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    Battery ground strap location on M/C 5.0 0m012817

    Hey guys, having some issue while starting boat only on the "first start" of the day. It just started happening recently and Iv'e tried to track it down. So when I start the engine I get an annoying noise ( not a clunk) but it does start (always) If you shut it right off and restart it make no...
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    Review Of EZ Drain oil Drain Valve

    http://www.oildrainvalve.net/ez-oil-drain-valve-ez-101-1-2-20unf/ First time using this on my 5.0 M/C with 3/8 ID hose out through the Bilge It worked perfectly with no mess and made it a Very Quick job. No Affiliation, just wanted to share.....
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    Is My Starter Going Bad? 2000 5.0 M/C 0m012817

    Hi Guys,,,,,,,, So This would happen occasionally, On the first start of the day, when starting its cranks smooth, but then makes a couple of loud sounds, not " clanking" like hydrolocking just a couple of annoying LOUD sounds. Now the last few days... Its doing it every FIRST start of the...
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    2000 Bravo 3 lifespan?

    Hi Guys my 2000 Bravo 3 is about to turn 1500 hrs.... I only use the High Performance Mercruiser gear oil and faithfully change it every 100 hrs without fail. What can I expect (possibly) for the lifetime? Thanks! Rick
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    Slow Starting 2000 5.0 0m012817

    Hi everyone, Lately I've noticed that on the first start of the day, it cranks real slow, but always starts. Last week I replaced the # 2 Battery, as it was tested and the machine said it needed to be replaced. Since I've owned the boat (4 yrs) I have always switched the battery switch to...
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