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    Bravo 3 overheating - oil expansion

    Thank you all for your help. I returned a PM to metsfan - like everyone, he's trying to be super helpful. I wonder - what is the life expectancy of a Bravo 3 with light/ moderate use ?
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    Bravo 3 overheating - oil expansion

    In your opinion, the drive should not be suspect ? I have read a lot about the overflowing Bravo 3 drive reservoir - there's info about the cap but also the possibility of something heating up internally, for example a bearing , enough to expand the drive fluid to the levels I'm talking about...
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    Bravo 3 overheating - oil expansion

    That would be an easy fix and would love for it to be so ! I understand what you're saying - but, I can't see how that small rubber valve in the cap would prevent expanding oil from going where it wants to -= small rubber valve be damned :) I see how it might be engineered to allow air to in...
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    Bravo 3 overheating - oil expansion

    I believe I've assessed that my 2003 Bravo 3 drive with 1100 hours ( I've had engine and drive since new - so I know how she performs ) has an overheating issue. I've noticed that after running over 4000 rpm's that the drive oil reservoir level will rise considerably - even overflow over time...
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    2003 5.7 350/300HP MPI - Sporadically Tough to Start

    Update - still having tough-to-start issue. Based on the fact that when I push throttle up just a small amount when trying to start, And she starts right up, I thought it might be the throttle position sensor (TPS) - but that wasn’t it ?! I hate just replacing parts but it was inexpensive so...
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    5.7L 350 - 2003 - MAP/ MPI Horizon - Water Distribution Housing ISSUE

    BT - thanks for response. I haven’t looked at this since last night, and that was under cruddy lighting so I don’t know what the plumbing of the water distribution housing looks like. The fabricated parts you show - are they a replacement for the water distribution housing ? If so, can you...
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    5.7L 350 - 2003 - MAP/ MPI Horizon - Water Distribution Housing ISSUE

    Thanks for the input. I would normally agree that it gets glued in place. However, there is an O ring around this top cover. And, I don’t see any glue residue. I cannot figure out what holds the top with the air hose fitting onto the body. I do need some first-hand knowledge so I can attack...
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    5.7L 350 - 2003 - MAP/ MPI Horizon - Water Distribution Housing ISSUE

    I will be pulling my boat for the season - need to start her to pull her out. For now, can the top cap of this contraption be properly reinstalled ? Can the boat be run without this cap on ? Or is it a necessary part of the cooling system ? If not repairable, if and when I remove this unit...
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    5.7L 350 - 2003 - MAP/ MPI Horizon - Water Distribution Housing ISSUE

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    Replacing Large Areas of Wet Hull ?

    Looking at a valuable sailboat that I can buy for a bargain price due to wet core ( for the DIY'er ). I have not seen the boat yet and am doing my pre-work to assure its not more than I bargain for. It has quite a bit of hull and deck delimitation with end grain balsa the composite material...
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    2003 5.7 350/300HP MPI - Sporadically Tough to Start

    It's been a few seasons where the engine will either start on first turn of key, or it will take 3-5 attempts. She has 1030 hours with 95% of them at 3100 rpm's. And, taken care of well ! Recently chased down a gremlin that had me replace many of the sensors ( turned out be a loose dizzy ! )...
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    4 HP 1972 Yachtwin - Stalls After 15 min

    Been nurturing this motor for 20 years ! Usually runs great. Starts right up. Used very infrequently. Read about this stalling issue... here’s where I at: plugs new, impeller/ housing new run in saltwater or testing in a large pail of fresh water exhaust water from ‘8 holes’ is hot but...
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    Starting Batteries - Best for 5.7L - 350/300HP MPI Horizon

    Boat has (5) year old batteries - (2) of them. The boat has been sluggish starting when not used after 3-5 days or more. I've read upon a few things it could be the batteries. After (5) years, I feel I should replace the batteries either way. What is a really good, proven brand and spec...
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    Proper Fuse ? for Halogen lights

    Running (2) 50 watt, 12 volt Jabsco flood lights. Using 18 gauge marine rated wire. The longest RUN from the (+/ fuse ) source to the light is 14'. The (-) is 10'. Want to be sure I use the right amp fuse. Many sources online say; voltage / volts X 1.2 is how you calculate it. BUT, I know...
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    DF 2.5 Fuel Shutoff ??

    DF 2.5 4 Stroke. Year 2013 - Mint condition. My question regarding the fuel shutoff -- when I store the engine, I turn the fuel shutoff to stop fuel flow letting the engine run and starve of fuel... She eventually stalls. I added a small fuel filter after the shutoff and I clearly see that the...
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    SUZUKI DF 2.5 Remove Bracket Stopper

    I have a 2013 Suzuki 2.5 for a small sailboat. Can't tilt the engine up due to the plastic bracket stopper ( the preventer that does not allow you to tilt motor unless it is facing aft ) The motor bracket mounted to the boat is low so when engine is turned off and I want to tilt her, the...
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    Polishing Windshield - With a Polisher ?

    My boats windshield has a lot of water spots. Nothing! takes them off - no chemical and most hand-mechanical things. The only thing I've used that works is a rotary polishing wheel with 3M Compound. I have more water spots - not like on a wine glass, not heavily etched either - and some light...
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    Mercathode antifouling ?

    Have had same engine for 15 years. Mercathodes a pita. Not sure they even function... my question - is it possible to use an anti fouling paint on the housing of this without a negative affect - Obviously, not painting ‘the wire’ or near it. Mine gets fouled up pretty badly each season...
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    Bravo 3 (2003) O-ring shaft/spline placement ?

    I always replace these rings each year but have had a brain f*rt ( always wonder if the hard drive is getting too old or just storing too much info ! ) and don't remember how many, where ? I've seen varied pix online - some with (2), some with (3). I do recall that nothing goes in the shallow...
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    2003 5.7 350 idler pulley click ?

    Replaced top, port idler pulley for serpentine belt last year due to a click sound - new one clicks too. Only for first 15 minutes, once warm - it stops. What is causing this? All looks aligned properly. Thx
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