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    Ease of towing larger boat

    We tow our 26 foot Formula with a 2017 F-150. Before that, I was pulling a Sea Ray 268 Sundancer with the same truck. The only thing I had to add were air springs since those boats squat the truck pretty good. We've always towed our boats mainly because we have a nice big pole barn to keep...
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    Trailer brake system opinions

    I have had good luck with surge brakes with the caveat that the equipment is in good shape. On my last boat trailer (1987), I put a new master cylinder on it along with the shocks in the hitch assembly to absorb the movement of the hitch. I also put new brake lines in place. None of this was...
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    '99 MerCruiser MPI surging question

    Thanks. Fun part will be to find someone in my area with the scan tool
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    '99 MerCruiser MPI surging question

    Thanks for the great detail. Forgive me, but can the fuel pressure be checked just running on ear muffs at the house or does it need to be under load on the water?
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    '99 MerCruiser MPI surging question

    Thanks. What vacuum line are you referring to for removal?
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    '99 MerCruiser MPI surging question

    I've never dealt with a boat with fuel injection. Does getting a scanner on the motor involve getting a marine mechanic or is this something that can be purchased reasonably? Also, what are the chances of doing a tune up will take care of this issue given I have no idea how old the cap, rotor...
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    '99 MerCruiser MPI surging question

    We have a 1999 MerCruiser 310 with a Bravo 3 serial number OL342220. The engine has suddenly started "surging" with fluctuations of 100 to 200 RPM. It's worst when cold and seems to settle down at higher RPM (over 3000) once the engine warms up; however, it will still do it at lower RPM and...
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    Replace water inlet hose on Bravo 3

    Just to post an update. Turns out the hose is not leaking. I'm seeing what appears to be a small bit of oil (assuming power steering fluid) from the power steering slave cylinder that is directly above the hose. When you touch the area on the hose, it definitely is not water, it has an oily...
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    Has anyone tried Triax ATLAS 600 grease?

    I'm thinking of changing my wheel bearing grease. Has anyone tried the Triax synthetic grease? Thanks
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    Replace water inlet hose on Bravo 3

    Unfortunately, the hose has been rubbing up against a bolt head at the top of the transom assembly (I think part of the engine mount) so that's where the problem is. I've been battling a leak and thought I had it whipped when I found water in the shift bellows last week. I cleaned up the...
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    Replace water inlet hose on Bravo 3

    Thank you all for the suggestions. I realized I was not clear enough in my initial question stating this is the hose inside the boat going from the transom assembly to the raw water pump. Sorry about that.
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    Replace water inlet hose on Bravo 3

    alldodge - Thanks for the suggestion but you are showing the hose that is on the outside of the boat that carries the water from the outdrive to the transom assembly. I have to replace the hose going from the inside of the transom assembly to the raw water pump.
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    Replace water inlet hose on Bravo 3

    The OEM part number (from Mercury's website) is 8M0062666. That does not appear to be pre-shaped or am I missing something? I do agree the hose seems to have some fairly tight bends. This is in a '99 Formula 260ss and it is just so darned tight in there.
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    Replace water inlet hose on Bravo 3

    I have discovered my inlet hose appears to be starting to leak so I will be replacing it. It is part number 8M0062666. I ran across another post here recommending Shieldsflex II hoses and I have found them but they mention "gradual" bends. Does anyone have a definition of a "gradual" bend or...
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    MerCruiser 3.0 starter question

    Thank you. I'll pass this information along.
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    MerCruiser 3.0 starter question

    I have a friend with a 2001 3.0 MerCruiser serial number M038073. The starter solenoid clicks but the starter will not engage; however, if he directly jumps the starter wiring, the starter will engage and turn the engine over. I assume this is probably an overall starter issue and replacing...
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    What kind/manufacturer boat is this?

    Is there by chance a hull identification number on it?
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    Help with water leak on 1999 MerCruiser Bravo 3

    Thanks for the suggestions. I put a brand new u joint bellows in place last year since I had to replace the swivel shaft that rusted and tore up the seals. Not to say I might have messed something up putting it together. I didn't do anything with the shift bellows since it had been recently...
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    Help with water leak on 1999 MerCruiser Bravo 3

    We have a 1999 Formula 260ss with a 310 HP MerCruiser Bravo 3. Serial numbers: Transom assembly: OL529806 Outdrive: OL440964 Engine: OL342220 I have a leak that appears to be around the cavity where the trim hydraulic lines attach at the bottom of the transom assembly. If anyone has ever...
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