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    Florida "Toll-By-Plate" system ???

    I'm wondering if any Florida residents can comment on the Florida toll road system . . . It seems that they have some sort of high-tech system for collecting tolls and catching offenders. I became aware of this a week or two ago when I received in the mail an "invoice" from Florida...
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    So where does one actually find/buy a Bravo 1 outdrive ???

    Occasionally, I do a little searching for replacement outdrives for my Bravo 1 . . . just in case I decide to replace it, I'll have an idea of where and how much $$$$. It seems that many web site (iboats included) show pictures of the Bravo 1, but when it comes to showing available products...
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    Mercruiser Bravo Outdrive Refurb/Re-paint

    It has been about 7 years since I did any major work on the outdrive. So, today, I figured what the heck, and ground the paint and primer off down to the metal. My plan is to do a a anti-corrosive primer and re-paint. Before I do that I want to take care of some pitted areas from some...
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    thru hull exhaust & performance questions

    Re: thru hull exhaust & performance questions You really need a 454 big block engine to get the full effect of thru-hull exhausts . . .
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    Build a plywood boat

    Re: Build a plywood boat Well, of course people have built wooden boats before. The biggest concern would be the longevity of wood versus other materials. I recently built a fiberglass-over-foam core dinghy. It was something that I always wanted to do . . . I needed a new dinghy, and I...
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    Heading out on a Cruise - Royal Caribbean "Liberty of the Seas" . . .

    Re: Heading out on a Cruise - Royal Caribbean "Liberty of the Seas" . . . I'm back from our 5 day Western Caribbean cruise on the Royal Caribbean "Liberty of the Seas". Here is a picture that I took of the ship when we were at port in Cozumel, Mexico. A nice ship, lots of stuff to do on...
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    Heading out on a Cruise - Royal Caribbean "Liberty of the Seas" . . .

    This morning my family and I are heading out on a western Caribbean cruise - 5 days. It should be fun. :cool: I think this is the biggest ship that we have been on . . . it should be interesting. I'll be out of contact much of the time, but I will 'check in' as I am able. TTFN.
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    SAE J1171 Tags on Aftermarket parts . . .

    Re: SAE J1171 Tags on Aftermarket parts . . . Here we go, a label . . .
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    Proper leakdown test procedures

    Re: Proper leakdown test procedures You'll need a leak tester and a compressor You can google procedures, and there is probably one that will accompany the tester. Essentially, you put the cylinders at TDC one at a time and then connect the tester to each cylinder. The difference in the...
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    Classic boat pic gallery (20yr and older)

    Re: Classic boat pic gallery (20yr and older) Just a bit over 20 years old . . . now that it is 2012. Here is my 1991 Formula 242SS
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    SAE J1171 Tags on Aftermarket parts . . .

    I have a nagging question regarding some of the components on my Mercruiser 7.4L (1991 vintage). (Boat = Formula 242SS) Here is a little background . . . The Previous Owner had the boat professionally maintained at a reputable marina. 13 years of ownership I have owned the boat for 7 years...
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    Electrical Issue 2007 Mercruiser 4.3 inboard outboard e

    Re: Electrical Issue 2007 Mercruiser 4.3 inboard outboard e Yes, everything is pointing to a bad solenoid. Since you jumped the solenoid and the engine cranked you can assume that the starter solenoid is good and the slave is the bum. FWIW here is a pic of the connections to the starter. The...
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    What's your boat speed?

    Re: What's your boat speed? WOT = 50 mph (gps) Cruise at 28 - 32 mph
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    Happy New Year!!!

    Sending out my wishes for a Happy New Year to all. I've been participating in this forum for only about 4-5 months now, but it has been quite interesting and enjoyable. I hope that I have been able to share my knowledge with others, and I have certainly learned some things as well. Also, just...
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    quick volvo engine question

    Re: quick volvo engine question My engine is staying in the garage for the winter . . . all oiled up, fogged, drained and kept relatively warm. I'd do everything you can to keep your freshly rebuilt engine protected. (my apologies for posting a picture of a Mercuiser in the V-P forum :p )
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    Apple MacBook Failure Rate ???

    There are 3 Apple MacBook Pro computers in my household (me & 2 college kids) 2 of the 3 computers has needed a repair over the last year - none of the computers are more than 2 years old. 1 of the 2 that failed is going inot the "Genius Bar" tonight for yet another probable repair. Of...
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    Newbie Needs Some adivice on Maintanence

    Re: Newbie Needs Some adivice on Maintanence It all sounds good. The tough thing is where you are it could get to freezing quickly, so you have to winterize when not in use. I (also} would recommend draining everything (water) from the engine after each winter use, since you could use it...
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    Mercruiser 7.4L compression test after valve job

    I have done a few bench test runs of my 1991 Mercruiser 454 (7.4L) after getting all back together from the valve job and general refurbishment. Yesterday, I did a compression test to compare the results from before the valve job. Here are the 'before & after' results and fancy graph in the...
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    How to set up Mercruiser 7.4L for Bench Testing after rebuild ???

    Re: How to set up Mercruiser 7.4L for Bench Testing after rebuild ??? Engine assembly is done . . . Getting ready to fire it up . . . maybe today if I can get some dollies to wheel it out of the garage. I figured that I would hook up a 12 light to the oil pressure alarm sensor just to...
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    How to set up Mercruiser 7.4L for Bench Testing after rebuild ???

    Re: How to set up Mercruiser 7.4L for Bench Testing after rebuild ??? Thank you for the replies . . . looks like the set up should be fairly simple. The engine is sitting on cinder blocks, but I was planning on putting some dollies underneath them to move the engine out of the garage into open...
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