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    2000 Merc 5.0 V8 EFI No Start

    So here is my problem, I have a 2000 merc 5.0 V8 with EFI. It powers a Bravo one. I have had the boat going on 5 seasons now and it is always reliable. I can just turn the key and it fires right up. Last weekend I was out on the bay last week and it just died. So here is the back story: Went to...
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    2000 mercruiser 5.0 fuel consumption

    I have a 1985 wellcraft walkaround , 22.8 ft weighs around 3600lbs. It has a mercuriser 2000 5.0 EFI in it with a bravo one drive.Wondering what the fuel consumption should be? I usually run anywhere between 3000 and 3500 rpms?
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    New hatch covers

    I am the proud owner of a 1985 Wellcraft sportsman. This year I decided to make new hatch covers for the fish boxes out of Mahogany. My question is if I can use a galvanized metal strap on the underside to hold the three prices together? the only reason I am using it is because the clearance is...
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    trouble starting merc 5.0 efi

    okay so here's my new is problem. I had a merc 5.0 EFI which was running fine last week. Since then the only thing I have done differently was put 10 gallons of gas from a local Exxon gas station along with star bright. When I went to start it today it wouldn't start without me giving it...
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    trim arm hoses

    Ok so I noticed that my metal braided hoses that go from under my gimbel housing to my trim arms are showing some wear. My question is if there is a difference between alpha and bravo hoses. I have a boat shop wwo salvaged lots of stuff after sandy and I can get all four for 80 $ but I want to...
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    mercruiser Manual

    So i jsut purchased a new to me 1985 wellcraft sportsman which was repowered in 2000. My issue is that it has a different motor and drive then my last boat. I while back someone gave me a link for the manual for my old boat and I am wondering if anyone can help me out again. It is a 2000 5.7 efi...
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    exhaust leak

    I just had to pull my boat due the hurricane that the East Coast was getting. During a land start I noticed that there was exhaust and a little spitting of water coming from the lower unit where the shift cable attaches. Is this normal? FYI it is a Alpha one MR
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    mercruiser 3.0 4 cylinder manual

    Don, Can u hook me up with the merc 4 cylinder 3.0 manual? The boat is 3 years old
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    Fuel Pressure

    I am looking to test the pressure coming out of my fuel pump. Can I use a standard pressure gauge to test the pressure or do I have to buy something special to check it?
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    correct Idle? merc 4.3 v-6

    I had to do a total rebuild on my engine this winter and I am now in the final steps before my seatrial. I took it out last week her first trial and everything was fine till I tried to get up on plane. There was not enough power to go. So I limped home and drained the gas tank and changed the...
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    How does power steering work.

    I have a Alpha one with a merc engine in it. The Steering is frozen and I am trying to understand how the power assisted steering works. Can I bypass the power steering?
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    Top Dead Center

    Ok guys. I am in the process of rebuilding my merc 4.3 v 6 and want to make sure I am at Top Dead center so that the timing is on. When I dissembled I took here apart without getting tdc because I could not move it by hand. I then took the distributor out to get down to the heads. I did mark the...
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    Kerosene to clean out engine oil

    I have just changed the head gaskets on my merc 4.3 and now want to flush out the oil system. I have heard the conventional way of putting new oil and and then changing it but my father in law who was a mechanic mentioned putting Kerosene in the oil fill to clean everything out. Is this a good...
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    gasket sealant

    Can I use this sealant on the Head and Intake gaskets? How about the Fuel and water pump gaskets? Also is there something else that I should use when putting the intake mani back on besides the two gaskets?
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    Crank Case cover

    I have a 1989 merc 4.3 V6. I found water in my oil and found no cracks in the head or the valley or the intake mani. Could this be the culprit? I did replace the water pump last year which was pretty bad. Can I buy a crank cover at auto zone or pep boys to fit my merc. Is it cheaper and does the...
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