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    2000 Mercruiser 7.4 mpi limited to 3900 rpm

    Have had this problems for a couple of years. Finally broke down and had a mercruiser mechanic look at it, he couldn't find anything wrong either. checked compression, ignition fuel press, vent valve, intake screen, fuel filter, cleaned injectors, vacuum checked. Anyone have any experience with...
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    2000 mercruiser m.4 mpi fuel pump and regulator

    Has anyone changed there fuel pump and regulator while still in the boat.? My throttle is limited to 3800 rmp. The cool fuel package is in there so tight I don't see how to get at it without engine removal. Thanks
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    Bravo 3 Rebuild

    Need my outdrive rebuilt. Has anyone used all american drive service. I have talked to him and he seems like a reputable guy. Thanks B.Matt
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    7.4 mpi gear ratio change

    What would happen if I went to a 2.2 gear ratio from a 2.0 ratio. It’s on a bravo 3 .4 mpi
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    Converting plastic pump to brass

    I have a 2000 merc 7.4l mpi bravo 3. I have the plastic raw water pump that went bad. Some one is offering to sell me the brass one for the same price. Has anyone done this conversion? Thanks B.matt
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    e-coat vs ceramic coated manifolds

    Time for new manifolds and I would like to get some opinions on the e-coated vs ceramic coated. The boat has a 7.4l mercruiser mpi and is used in saltwater. or should i just go with osco or Barr? Thanks
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    Riser good or Bad

    i have a mercruiser 7.4l mpi , i pulled the manifold and risers off. How do you tell of the are good or bad. The openings do not look clogged and the metal appears to be thick. but there is a rust flaking of the water passages. Thanks B.matt
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    Bravo three knocking in neutral

    I am looking a at purchasing a 2000 sea ray 260 w merc 454 and bravo 3 with 150 hours. The drive appears to be making a knocking sound in neutral and it goes away in gear. I had a very well respected surveyor look at it and he didn't believe it was a issue the way it ran. We pulled the drive and...
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    How old is your SEI drive

    I purchased two SEI drive for my Amberjack, they worked great until Sandy totaled the boat. Now looking at a nw to me boat and it needs a new drive, I will purchase another SEI drive. Just wonder how long people are getting out of these drives. Thanks
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    Adding closed cooling to old engine

    Purchasing a 1998 sea ray 270 with a 7.4 l and bravo 3. The engine has 390 hrs of saltwater use. Can I add closed cooling or is it too old. Thanks
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    Bravo 3 latest and greatest updates

    I am purchasing a 98 Sea Ray Sundancer with a 454 and bravo 3 drive. I know Bravo 3 where known for corrosion. I have read about checking the continuity wires and mercathode need to be tested. I was told they don't need the zinc on the prop shaft any more (is this true). I was also told it will...
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    When to change bellows

    How do you know if you need to change the bellows on a alpha 1 gen 1, I dont want to wait untill it starts leaking. Thanks
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    Alpha 1 Gen 1 Water Pump

    I have a Sea Ray with 5.7l engines and a through hull closed cooling system. The question is does the drive need the water pump?. The line on the gimball houseing is capped off. I have been told the drive pump can be removed.
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    Steering Shaft Stiff

    I have my Alpha 1 gen 1 transom unit off the boat. I was greasing the hinge points and noticed the gimball ring is very stiff. The steering shaft and arm have been previously replaced so there is no play in the shaft area. It is just very stiff when you move it side to side. Thanks B.Matt
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    new Alpha1 Gen1 transom unit

    Is there such thing as a brand new Alpha One Gen one transom unit, or are the all aftermarkets with mercruiser stickers? I was told they haven't been made since 1994. Thanks
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    bellhousing shift shaft bearing

    1989 mercruiser 5.7l alpha one shift shaft seal. Can this be replaced without the special merc tool. (tap it out with a hammer?). Or do I need a tool and press?. It doesn't appear to be leaking just figured since I'm in there change it. Thanks
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    closed water cooling hose

    I am having trouble finding the cooling hose that goes from the heat exchanger to the water ciculating pump(anti freeze side of sys.). The eninge is a 5.7 l mercruiser with a 4 barrel carb, closed water colling sytem with a sea strainer and raw water pump. (The data tag is missing from the block...
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    running fresh water cooling engine

    I have a new to me 1989 Sea Ray with fresh water cooling on both engines. My question is what is the proper way to run it on land. It has sea strainers instead of stern drive pump. 5/7l mercruisers and alpha drives. Thanks
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    Outdrive Mechanic In NJ

    I did a pressure test on my Alpha one gen one drive and found the drive shaft seal leaking. Can anyone recommend a good outdrive mecn in NJ.
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    fwc alpha 1

    When I removed my stern drive for the winter. (first time I ever removed one) Oil leaked out from the bell housing into the bellows is this normal? It looked like clean oil.
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