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    will underprop mean overrevving?

    if an engine is under propped, in other words, using too low a pitch, will it make it over rev or will it stop at the max operating rpm? I have a new 6.2 horizion 383 mag motor in a 27 rinker with a bravo 2. install is complete, going to test this sunday, starting off with a 17 alum 3 blade...
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    bravo 2 prop

    upgraded my old motor with new one, gaining about 110 hp. was running a 17 p 3 blad alum prop, what should i put on it now? looking at 4 blade SS, what pitch would be a good place to start? cant really go by what old motor did, it was tired
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    bravo 2 wires from outdrive

    installed new engine today,,,, Mercruiser 97 bravo 2 , 350 2 bbl, replaced with 383 vortec smartcraft motor, i know the brown and orange wires from the lower unit are for the mercathode, but what are the 2 black wires for? i am assuming they are for the neutral, but dont know where to hook them...
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    mercathode wiring

    i understand the 2 wires that come from the lower unit, brown and orange, are attached to the new mercahtode unit. however, the hot wire, should it go to the starter, where it has power only when the engineis on, or to the battery where it is hot all the time? this is on the new 2006 383 that...
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    Y pipe Replacement

    I pulled my tired 260 V8 mercruiser, 97 model, out of my boat last sunday, After an extremely busy 6days at work, im ready to start installing the new 2006 mercruiser 383 mag motor, that i purchased new and complete. my question is this,,,What is the purpose of replacing the Y pipe? it takes a...
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    Spare bravo 2

    i have a bravo 2 lower unit, in good shape, 97 model. I have a chance to buy an extremely clean 99 model bravo 2 , with prop, same gear ratio as mine, for $800. am i being foolish? is this truly a bargain?
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    v8 mercruiser removal replacement

    Tryint to remove-replace 5.7 l, It looks to me like it would be a lot easeir to premount the y pipe to the transom plate, then drop motor in--is this common practice? thanks for putting up with me guys<br />hud
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    aftermarket Anodes

    Are the aftermarket anodes as good as the mercrusier brand? what should they cost? guy on e bay has a new aftermarket set for $40. is this a deal or a ripoff for a 5 pc set
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    reprop or repair?

    i pulled my boat this morning from the river, to replace the engine. have a new mercruiser 383 mag motor sitting on the shop floor, complete bobtail, replacing a 97 merc 260 non vortec carb motor. I noticed the prop had a chunck out of 2 blades,,,, its an alum bravo 2. i am planning on buying a...
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    bravo 2 lubricant

    Replacing engine this weekend, pulling outdrive, what is the BEST gear lube for lower unit, bravo 2 97 model? ive read on this site about synthetic lubes, what is the best ... thanks
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    lower unit Maintence

    I have finally saved up enough for a new engine for my rinker fiesta vee 266 Im putting a new bobtail complete enging in next week. the boat has a bravo 2 lower unit. I am planning on replacing the water pump, and the gimbal bearing , and changing the fluid in the lower unit, as well as...
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    Contact Information-Don S

    Don S,,,,, is there s way to E mail you directly?
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    how much hp?

    how much hp will a 94 alpha one sterndrive take?
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    94 model 3.0 performance improvements

    what can be done to improve this engine? is there a swap with anything else that will make this more powerful? thanks for all the help
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    mercruiser chart

    i have visited a web site the mercruiser has, that, when you put in the engine and prop and boat type and weight, it tells you what speed you should be running... anyone have a link to this site?? ive lost it<br />thanks
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    Gear Ratio Bravo 2?

    is there a way to tell the gear ratio on a bravo 2 outdrive by the serial number? approx how much horsepower will these units take? its almost boating season guys!! :)
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    volvo to mercruiser

    if a boat origionally had a volvo outdrive, is it possible to recut the transom for a mercruiser? Ive found a hull ,,, 71 model, that had a volvo unit it it but all is now gone and id rather rebuild it as a merc? is this possible without gelcoat/fiberglass work?
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    merc smartcraft tools

    can an indivual buy the smartcraft diagnostic tool that plugs into the motor and gives you the hour readout?<br />these are used on the new merc fuel injected in out units...
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    merc smartcraft tools

    can an indivual buy the smartcraft diagnostic tool that plugs into the motor and gives you the hour readout?<br />these are used on the new merc fuel injected in out units...
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    life of engine

    I am looking at a mercruiser 350 mag motor, complete, 2002 model, with 600 hours on it.<br />although the mechanic selling it states that it runs great,,, he told me that the owner of the boat was upgrading because he was having trouble plaining off with several people on his boat, and wanted...
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