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    Changed my u joints and Gimbal bearing still have a tapping sound VIDEO

    I have a tapping sound coming from the bellhousing area of my bravo. The drive taps when all the time whether in gear or not. I replaced the u joints and gimbal bearing because it needed to be done ( there was a growl when turning. ) I pulled the cap of the drive and everything looks new...
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    Bravo Knock

    I had a new to me knockish tick sound coming from the drive. I removed the drive and the sound stopped. So I know it is in the drive and not in the exhaust. \ Oil looks great no water or metal shavings. I removed the top cap and it looks awesome no missing teeth or damage. It does not change...
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    Gear lub q

    Changed my gear lube on my bravo one drive. I removed the bottom drain and top plug... drained it out. put the pump in the bottom filled it up. When it was full put the top plug in then the bottom. Then Refilled the bottle in the boat. Maybe filled it up to much when I was out running the lube...
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    For those interested, if you have a merc v8 and need a Power steering pump

    Cardone pump 20-6800 is a direct interchange for the merc pump. And it is about $240 less. :)
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    Does the ps pump pulley jave a bearing (video)

    I have a screech frommy ps pump is there a bearing in the pulley? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngdJc92IauU
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    1st day back out. Carb problems?

    Re: 1st day back out. Carb problems?
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    1st day back out. Carb problems?

    I got everything together. She was all tuned and ready to go. Stop by the gas station put in 36 gallons of fresh .... $125 shhhhh.... Drop her in and she starts right away and runs. BAck off the trailer leave the inlet and run up to 3k rpms... runs great for 30 mins. Temp never goes over 150...
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    bravo shift tool

    I ordered the tool it will be three days, the boat is done other than the shift cable. is there a way to set up a new cable with out the tool? I would imagine all I would need is the dimensions of the tool or the space between the two points to set it up right ? An advice or am I stuck waiting...
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    Alignment problem.

    SO I have my mounts maxed out to the tallest setting, and I am still scraping the bottom of my alignment tool. What would cause this? Maybe I will put a spacer in, is that typical? Also, I am sure I the rear mounts back right with the firbers and washers. Could I remove one of the fieberwashers...
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    Alignment problem.

    I have been working on this alignment all day. I have the typical signs of a bad alignment the OD slides in about and inch to the coupler and stops. Here is the wierd part. This boat was originally an omc or volvo drive repowered to bravo. When the did so the stringers were not re done and so...
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    Wierd starting questions

    I got the engine in my boat. It ran great on land, but now when I try to start it, it turns over just like it should, but, right beofre it owuld typically start it binds. Like there is not enough juice ot start it and turn it over. I did a volt drop test to the switch and starter and it...
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    Yamaha (Mariner) 15C starts with first pull then dies

    I have gone through this but can get this thing running right. ITs a 15C 1990ish, I have spark, hot blue spark. I pump the gas ball till it is firm, then pull the choke and turn the thottle to start. one pull it starts runs for 30 secs then dies. It wont restart at this point. No matter what...
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    bravo drive shaft bellows.

    how do i know the sleeve ring is in all the way?
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    Finally tore down the old engine.

    So I pulled the old engine out and am putting the new one in. NEw one is all together and ready to go in next weekend. While I was cleaning up the garage I took the heads off and, the top of all the pistons on the port bank was rusted. I didnt pull the star bank yet. The engine was fresh water...
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    please help, I cannot stop this oil leak.

    I have been repowering theboat n my sig on the weekends for a month now.I am all ready to drop it in, but, I have a 2 -3drop a min oil leak. The leak is where the timing chain cover and oil pan meet. Here is what I have done. New timing chain cover, new oil pan gakset, new oil pan bolts...
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    Bellows on a Bravo 1

    when installing the drive shaft bellows, is it easier to attach the bellhousing or transom side first? I am doing this, this weeknd
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    she is up and running thanks for all your help. Heres a video

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4e7LVNx9-BE the smoke @:18 is the guy videoing's cigerette
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    carb dripping gas out of the venturi.

    I have rebuilt this carb all new needle, seat and float. I have adjusted the float, and adjusted the float, and adjusted the float. When there is no pressure coming from the fuel pump the carb does not drip. But when the pump is on it drips about 1-2 drips a second so idle is not possible. These...
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    break in vid and a couple of q's

    http://www.youtube.com/user/heeter23#p/u/0/7jqlWH_K1Is I did a 2 min video after my 20 min break in. Couple of questions though. Its not holding idle because I am pretty sure the float is sticking and it is dripping gas. Would this cause a pop on decel? I have a pop coming from decel...
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    she is up and running but a small pop coming from the port bank see video

    But, I have a back fire on the port bank. It is a small pop, I have tried richening the idle, it helped a little. I have no manifold leaks timing is at 10 deg btdc set with a jumper wire. What would cause this? Maybe intake or exhaust valve to tight? Video coming in 5 mins
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