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    Low Voltage to the Ignition Switch

    Hey all, I've been chasing a problem and have it isolated. Maybe you can fet me over the hump. 98 350 Mag Mpi B3 set up. new batteries fully charged, new battery cables, starter, starter solenoid, alternator bla bla bla. I have 11.6/11.7V at the ignition switch, and thus to the solenoid...
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    Bad Engine Ground?

    History... 98 Mercruiser B3 set up in a 27 foot Crownline Cabin Cruiser. A while back I noticed a squeaking/chirping coming from the alternator. At about the same time I noticed that the voltage was elevated to around 15v while cruising. The batteries had recently been run dead when I left...
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    350 Mag MPI Fuel Pump Questions

    Ok before I dig in and change a fuel pump, I would love some experienced input. 1 have '98 Crownline, with the Mag 350 MPI Bravo 3. 700 hours, well maintained and runs perfect. Engine Serial number OLO34XXX Last weekend at the end of the day, headed home, started right up, got on plane as...
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    Replacing Trim Tab Actuators

    Replacing my Insta-Trim actuators since one is leaking. Curious why they are installed with a plastic pressed pin at the pivot points? Seems like a stainless bolt/nylock nut would be much easier. Is there a good reason to not go that route? It's a 26 foot cruiser, not kept in the water.
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    Need Suggestions on Swim Step Support

    I want to add a support to my extended swim step. I have the perfect 7/8 stainless support poles, but I want to mount them to my ski tow eye. Is there a mount designed to securely attach a 7/8 support to a normal ski tow eye? Dan
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    Anchor Upgrade...need Real World Reviews

    I have a 27 foot cruiser on the California Delta. I regularly anchorn in 12 to15 feet of water slight current and can get windy...12 to 15 knts.... My anchor is a 13lb West Marine fluke, 25 feet of chain ...I have several anchorages I like and half are mud bottom and the other half very grassy...
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    Exhaust Manifold Replacement

    Hi All...I. getting ready to replace the manifolds on my 350 Mag MPI... I'm thinking I want some studs to help make the install easier. For this to work does anyone know the threads and how long so I can still get them out? 3/8 studs, right? Second question, I have a 6 inch extention between...
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    Alternator Dead Short?

    I need some electrical experts here. This boat is new to me... I bought it knowing it needed lots of things done. The engine is a 1998 Mercruiser 350 Mag Mpi with a Bravo 3 drive. I bought it knowing the batteries were shot. I hooked a new battery up, launched it and it ran great. I...
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