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    Bravo 1 gimbal to transom seal

    Evening folks, question on how to attach the gimbal to transom seal or gasket and get it to stick to my gimbal housing for installation and proper sealing.
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    Removing corrosion from aluminum Gimbal

    Evening folks, i am in search of a good and efficient way to remove rust/pitting/oxidation from my gimbal, bell housing and drive. All parts have been taken apart and sanded, power washed and sanded again. Boat is new with me and i had to take the gimbal out to repair it due to excesive...
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    Bravo 1 transom u bolt size

    Hey folks i am removing my transom due to rust and a broken gimbal housing. I need to replace the steering pin which is a nightmare on its own (RUST). I am looking for info on the ubolt that tightens the steering pin. I dont want to pay $30 for a mercruiser u bolt which sounds stupid to me. If...
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    Used gimbal installation

    Hey folks i have a question regarding a used gimbal housing that i bought to replace my broken one. Both are Bravo gimbals. The new (used) unit has 2 square holes on the bottom where the one on the boat does not have that option. The question being, are both the same gimbals
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    Raw water pump not sucking water

    Folks i am reaching to see if there some opinions as to the problem that i am facing. 1993 Sea Ray Overnighter 24 ft with a 7.4 bravo 1. Recently i noticed no water from exhaust and inspected raw water pump and the impeller was shot. Proceeded to replace with new housing, o ring, bolts and...
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    WOT rpms

    Hello folks, after some research i have come out blank in trying to find out what is the sweet spot for rpm on my boat at WOT. The boat is a 1998 foir winns 200 horizon with a 5.8 efi. The outdrive is a volvo penta 1:60 ratio and the prop is 14.5 diameter by 19 pitch. Today i i ok it out here in...
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    5.8 efi to carb conversion

    After much tinkering with this blasted efi engine i decided to convert to tried and true Carburator. I know i have to get the manifold, coil, distributor and the carb but what other things do i need for this to happen? Engine is 351 5.8 fuel injected omc from a four winns 200 horizon.
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    1993 omc 5.8 efi throttle cable

    A 1993 four winns with a 5.8 efi. The throttle cable has been having some issues and i ordered a new one. The one that was in place was not the original and i went ahead and ordered one. The shifter control is not original and was replace by one from seastar BUT the that that i purchased once...
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    Omc 5.8 efi new engine noise

    Alright i hope i find the answer here. A 1993 Omc 5.8 efi with a new engine. The problem is that the engine sputter and clanks like crazy under load and the mechanic has no clue as to what it is. Before i shell the $$$ i am hoping to get some help ending this nightmare. The youtube link is...
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    Help with new (used) raw water pump

    I have an OMC 1998 Four Winns 5.8l ford efi that had crank mounted raw water pump. The issue was that the previous owner had a two groove pulley system for the crank and the engine water pump. That needed to be replaced for the 3 grooved pulled for water pump and crankcase. This led to the...
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    Alternator out of alignment

    I have a 1998 Four Winns with a OMC 5.8l Efi Ford 351 windsor. Engine year is 1993 and engine model is 58FAPRJVN, the engine was taken apart for repairs. All front components loosened or fully taken off. Now i am in the end stages of installation and the only thing that was missing was the...
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    Need some help figuring this connection

    Hi all i am new to boating but not engine building. While a little unfamiliar with electrical connection i had to rebuild by 1993 5.8l Efi OMC. I am having trouble locating a connection for this plug that is located in the front of the engine. If anyone if familiar with this please advise so i...
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