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    Coolant Disappearing, need help

    There, fixed it: Coolant has 3 places to go when level is going down. 1. In the engine (head gasket or crack or manifold) 2. In the bilge (hose, fitting, crack (again) or radiator cap) 3. In the exhaust (crack again (manifold, but that would show in the engine through exhaust ports) or leaking...
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    Coolant Disappearing, need help

    Coolant has 3 places to go when level is going down. In the engine (head gasket or crack or manifold) In the bilge (hose, fitting, crack (again) or radiator cap) In the exhaust (crack again (manifold, but that would show in the engine through exhaust ports) or leaking heat exchanger) Doesn't...
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    Coolant Disappearing, need help

    OIl??? His problem is engine coolant vanishing.
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    Coolant Disappearing, need help

    Until he does a pressure test and the stuff mentioned here, there is not a lot of use rehashing everything. Everything can't be okey dokey and coolant still vanishing unless it's something obvious like a bad radiator cap blowing off early / when pressure rises for a few minutes after shut off.
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    Dark gel coat with white rub marks from black bumper. Seems like they are under the surface.

    Try a boat polishing compound first. Have had great luck with Meguires One Step compound: https://www.amazon.com/MEGUIARS-M6701-Step-Compound-1-Gallon/dp/B00029CYRG?th=1
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    Dark gel coat with white rub marks from black bumper. Seems like they are under the surface.

    That should buff out with rubbing (if deep) or polishing compound.
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    Coolant Disappearing, need help

    Sure sounds like a head gasket or leaking heat exchanger.
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    1987 Mercruiser 454 Loud 'Popping Noise'

    You know that last post was July 8 '23, right, and he hasn't been here since.?
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    Gauges not working

    Check your neg battery connections on the gauges for cleanliness and tightness.
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    Raw water pump casing

    Instead of glass, use your granite countertop (if you granite) when wife isn't home.
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    Hour meter not reading Faria Tach - Hour meter gage

    If replacing, the hours can be run up on the new by applying 12VDC to gauge and adding a pulse generator to the signal input. I set mine so tach read 3k RPM. The generators are super cheap. $8 for 5 of them...
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    Sealing electrical connections?

    I would be soldering and using sealing shrink tube, the stuff with the glue in it. For regular connections, I lightly coat everything with No-Ox_ID conductive grease. Telecom companies use it on all -48 VDC buss cables and connections. I use it on all connections on vehicles, boats, battery...
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    Bravo one Transom Assembly hole

    If I were doing what you are doing, I would download the JM kit template and drill them where they do. They use the S/S screws, but the high quality ones, thinking 316 S/S, not the 308. I did that kit on my B3 and have had zero problems with it. PS: Since you are working it all, I would go the...
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    Throttle lever neutral button stuck

    Delete. Just saw it is a Volvo Penta.
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    Jerry-Buddy?

    Plus, most gas cans these days aren't vented. That would be a problem with this thing. If they made the adapter with a vent on it, it may work well, but flopping around in the boat? I don't think so. USCG may have a problem with it, too.
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    White chalky crap on sides of my 85 150 blakck max xr2?

    Any hot running drive / lower will do that. Bravo 3's are famous for it. Just calcium deposits. Any calcium (hard water) spot remover will work as long as it's not too acidic and won't harm the paint. Heck, even vinegar will remove hard water stains.
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    Extension to foot drive cable

    You check this site? https://trollingmotorparts.com/minn-kota/minn-kota-parts-by-model/minn-kota-edge-parts/?sort=featured&page=7
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    Need Help Selecting New Trailer Brake Kit/Actuator

    The Kodiac setups are pricey, but give you those coating / material (including S/S) options and are top tier. Those are what I am going with when the time comes to change out the ones I have. Go to eTrailer to get an idea on the actuators and brake components selections
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    Changing Gear Ratios on Bravo 3

    Just an example, I have an OEM B3 2.20 drive w/ 28 pitch props and tops out right about 60 mph (under normal water conditions) and RPM sits right at 4600/4650 RPM at WOT on the 454 Mag
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    Sea-fire alarm on start up

    You sure it's the Sea-Fire alarm and not the Mercruiser alarm? The Mercruiser alarm will do that on start up due to no oil pressure yet.
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