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    Throttle Binding on 454 bravo one Rochester 4 Barrell

    When my engine rpms reach around 2800 I feel something binding on the throttle. I can push through it and its fine but on decceleration it binds again and when I push the the throttle through it the rpms drop dramatically and almost stalls. I have free movment up until the 2800 rpm point it is...
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    prop pitch and size 26 cruisers vee sport

    I hav a 454 bravo one set up Single screw. The boat is 26 ft with a 9' 6" beam. It weighs fueled up around 8000 lbs. What would be a good general size prop for this boat one that gives me a good performance top end but good control at idle and getting out of the hole.
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    jet pump bearings how often should the oil be changed

    I have a 1994 tigershark, the jet pump bearings have not had the oil changed in years, What type of oil should I use if I change it and is it necessary to change it annually?
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    No forward gear only reverse Bravo one drive

    I was cruising along when all of the sudden i felt the boat start to slow down and then come to an abrupt stop. I lost forward gear it goes into revers fine but not forward. I do get a slight forward motion but it is like the engine is reving freely. I was told that forward and revers are...
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    1994 tigershark rough starting and rough accelleration

    I have 1994 tigershark Monte carlo 640. It was running fine until today, I took it and had a hard time starting it. I would need to hold the throttle to keep it idling until I took off. When I would take off it seemed like it was bogging down and no power but after 15 or 20 seconds it would...
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    oil injection and mixed fuel

    i have a a ski that is oil injected, the previous owner put a new engine in a year ago. He ran mixed fuel and left the injection system intact. His reasoning was he would never have the worry of the injection system failing. It would just smoke a little, can this do any harm to the ski or is a...
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    Hydrolocking 454 mercruiser

    I have a 26 ft cruisers vee sport 1987 454 mercruiser I/O Bravo 1 drive I have a problem when I am out the boat hydrolocks. I had a previous post when I lost my engine and was told to use riser extensions. The problem with this is a 3" extension puts me through my floor boards. I have no...
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    Boat looses power at 3300 rpm then takes off

    I have a 1987 Cuisers with a 454 mercruiser and Bravo 1 drive. A rochester 4 barrell carb with electric choke My problem is when I running, I go to open my throtle, the boat dies as I hit 3200 rpms and then shoots off right up to 3800. I hear it sometimes spit through the carb as it dies, feels...
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    I need a wiring diagram

    I am in need of a wiring diagram for a mercruiser 454 Bravo 1, carburated. setup on a 1987 cruisers vee sport 26' 9'6 beam. Is there anywhere I can download one or look at one online?
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    3 rebuilt alternators in 2 weeks what keeps blowing

    I have a 1987 cruisers vee sport with a 454 mercruser and bravo 1 setup. I replace my alternator almost annually. This year I am having a problem. I tried to replace the Mandalay 4 wire alternator with a GM 1 wire. It will not work for more than 15 minutes and it dies. My Starting battery is...
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