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    Shifter "bind/click" when shifting into reverse on 2007 B3

    I have an issue that is kinda hard to explain, but maybe it will ring a bell to someone who works on these all the time... I have a 2007 B3 that runs and shifts good. My issue is, when shifting into reverse, I get a small bind type feeling when getting past the actual shift into rev just...
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    1997 GP760 Wave Runner scored pistons and cylinders

    Help from an experienced 2 stroke mechanic. Hello. I'm an automotive master tech. I need someone's help as I do not deal with 2 stroke issues very often at all! I had this jet ski for years. No issues. This weekend it quit. No restart. Cranked like not much compression which was true. 35psi in...
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    Pinion gear timing to driven gears in B3 upper housing

    Hello. I pulled my driveshaft out and replaced the pinion seal and yoke. In reading my Seloc manual which covers so many models, I am confused so I want to ask... Is the pinion timed at all with the 2 driven gears? Is there a special way to install it? I don't think so but I wanted to ask...
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    Bravo 3 driveshaft pinion bearings 8M0104358

    Anyone know the numbers off the bearings and races for this set? 8M0104358 I didn't take it apart yet but don't really want to spend over $300 for 2 bearings.... Thanks
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    Bravo 3 Engine Alignment

    I have a question for those that do this all the time. I pulled my outdrive on a boat I just purchased. I ran it a few times with no worry or concern, but since it's winter, I want to go through everything. Anyhow, the gimble was just a little rough, so I replaced it. Prior to replacing it...
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    350 Mag Bravo 3 with poor power steering assist

    On my 2007 bravo 3 power steering...it is too stiff to use. Unhooked the steering cable pin and it's free as can be. 1 finger steering. I think the spool valve is stuck. I tried prying on it a little and it moved the steering. How much should it move right to left? Do they stick? If so, I...
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    Scan tool connector location for Mercruiser?

    Don. I have this Rhinda tool. I am very familiar with using it. I just bought a 2007 Sea Ray with a 350MPI Magnum. Where is the ALDL plug? I quickly looked for it with no luck! Thanks.Scott
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    2007 350 mag power steering stiff

    Hello. I just bought the following. After my previous boat having a Volvo Penta that steered with one finger, I find this Merc less than par. it does work, but it is stiffer that I feel it should be.... Is this normal that you can't steer so easy? I know this is tough to answer but the...
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    2004 8.1 Gil riser temp

    I have the above twin engines in my Carver 366. It's my first VP experience. FWC inboards. Over the winter in installed new OEM manifolds and Barr risers (I have the tall ones-like 10" give or take). There was nothing wrong with it. It was just needed maintenance. We drove it 35 miles...
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    8.1L Gil-D oil Capacity

    I have these engines in my 2004 Carver 366. Just bought it last fall. I changed the oil and filters. The VP operators manual states with filter, 9 qts. (see attached). I put 6 in it and ran it. One engine is all but full and the other is 1/2 way down to add. So...stupid question is... How...
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    Computer/Diagnostic/Starting Help Needed for 2000 Kawasaki 1100DI

    OK. Hopefully someone is very familiar with this model and can help. Mine will fire and start for a few seconds, then the check engine light flashes and it will crank but not fire. If it sits about 10 minutes, it will do the same thing... I am an ASE certified auto technician so I will...
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    Crusader 7.4 PFI (1999) MAT reads -40 degrees on tech-mate

    Hello, i have twins in my Silverton sedan. Owned it 1 year now. On both engines, I read MAT -40 degrees on my tech mate scan tool as i scroll through the functions. I have no codes and they run fine. I’m just wondering it this is normal or if i have a problem with both engines? Perhaps...
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    Rebuilt Merc 90 2 stroke 3cyl blowing off center bleed hose behind starter

    Hello, I just rebuild the above. It's a 2005. S/N 1B173557. It starts and runs, but not great. Seems to me missing or misfiring. Have not run in gear under a load. Anyhow, I'm blowing off the center bleed hose and don't know why? I swapped the valves around and made sure they are all...
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    Scratches in cylinder wall after hone and piston install

    Help! I am rebuilding a 2005 3 cylinder Merc 90. I had the walls honed a machine shop. They appeared to do a fine job. I washed the block 2 times in hot soapy water (after the machine shop washed it when they were done). I installed the 3 pistons with new Sierra rings. I turned it by hand...
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    Shifter rod position when in forward....and power head out? merc 90 3 cyl

    ok, so on my Merc 90 3 cyl, I have the powerhead out and the had the lower unit off at the same time. I have lower unit on again. I am ready to mount powerhead soon. Look at my photo. How do I know what forward really is so I don't have to pull lower unit again. I have the lower unit in...
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    Carb jet help with a 2005 90hp 3cyl

    I have a 2005 Merc 90 3cyl. S/N 1B173557. All 3 carbs have the same jet # on them. .060" I wiped the top piston and having it bored .015 over. I am checking every possible cause and I am trying to make sure it is not too lean. The carbs are clean as a pin. I am trying to make head nor tails of...
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    2005 Mercury 90 3 cyl scored top cylinder

    I have the above S/N 1B173557. It appeared to run fine but had a knock. Pulled it apart and top cylinder is scored. Needs to go .015" over. It's at machine shop now. Other two cylinders perfect. So, from an auto technician (with no inside scoop on 2 strokes), I would like a qualified...
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    Merc 90 2 stroke 3 cyl-2005 wiring diagram and remote control box

    I have a 12 pin connector on the used engine I bought. I have no control box and need to acquire one. I want to see a wiring diagram on the wires to the control box so I know what they are for. I can see that terminals A and M are hot with battery hooked up. Anywhere to see a wiring diagram...
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    Possible inboard porp shaft movement

    On my 1999 Sea Ray 310 Sundancer with V drives, on the starboard prop shaft, behind the cutless bearing, I see a shiney polished ring as if the thrust of pushing forward is moving the shaft forward roughly 1/4". The port shaft does not show this. I have no vibrations or issues, but it puzzles...
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    Westerbeke 4.5 BCGTC Generator 1999

    I need a float for the carb. Or a used carb. I can't believe how popular these were, esp in Sea Ray in those years, but I can't find any carb parts for the Weber carb. The Westerbeke PN is 42776 for the carb. the parts list does not show a PN for the float for some reason. TheWeber carb...
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