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    How To Determine If Motor Is 305 Or 350

    casting # should be on back near where bell housing connects. May be difficult to find with all the wires and hoses.
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    Boating in saltwater

    DO not store wet in salt water.
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    omc v mercruiser

    OMC is junk. MC not as bad of junk. I've had both.
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    Engine dies going into reverse

    Sounds like OD was out of water while motor was running? u may have damaged water pickup impeller? Was RPS correct range while OD down in water and shifting between gears?
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    Water when pulling stern drive

    can be a nightmare to install w/o some sort of OD stand with rollers. I welded one together that works only fair.
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    Fuel treatment question.....

    You can buy a cheap electric fuel pump/hose and pump into can and then your vehicles.
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    At wits end Runs great for 20miles then knocking then sputtering 3.0

    If everything else is ok, then check fuel lines/filter, including one in fuel pickup tube.
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    bellows distance

    My Bravo 1s are close, too close.
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    2001 wellcraft 270 costal powered by a mercruiser 7.4 mpi with a bravo 3. Doesn’t accelerate.

    hub may be slipping?
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    Stall during acceleration

    If you have tried everything recommended and achieved 0 results, it is your only option. I have rebuilt several q-jets and Hollies over my life. If they get internal corrosion or blockages, sometimes it is better to just trash them.
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    Stall during acceleration

    Buy a new carb.
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    MAG 350 loses power after 20 minutes, need help

    remove anti-syphon and test. If still problem, re-attach and look elsewhere.
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    Correct time to winterize stern drive engine?

    It depends on what part of the country you live and do you continue using boat 12 months a year. Some on this forum will scream heresy but flushing with fresh water after using boat in salt water, many of us here just use a couple of light bulbs in the bilge area if we know freezing weather is...
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    Mercruiser 5.0 crankshaft front oil seal replacement

    UR correct on SB Chevy V8s. I have replaced several in my 73 years. Pain in the butt!
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    Mercruiser 5.0 crankshaft front oil seal replacement

    Plastic???? No wonder it crapped out!
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    Water leak around trim hoses on Alpha

    That and the drain plug holes are notorious for water intrusion and ROT.
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    Mercruiser 5.0 crankshaft front oil seal replacement

    I have never seen aluminum or plastic on a SB chevy motor. Was it cracked or eroded? If you have too loose chain, you should examine carefully.
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    Replace cone clutch 1999 Bravo III

    Ouch... Maybe best $$$$ to purchase rebuilt drive??? SEI make a Bravo????
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    4.3 Harmonic Balancer

    Perhaps it was the pulley?
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    Sewing Marine Vinyl?

    Thanks,. I believe that is who I purchased vinyl from years ago and the same gauge.
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