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    Carburetion/Grease

    Does anyone have any suggestions for KEEPING the carburetion/grease stains off the transom of my boat? Ive got a 1997 Powerquest w/ Carbureted 454 Mag..........Get a TON of grease/carburetion build up after each use. Always have to wash the back with 409, Simple Green, or soap to get it off...
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    Carborization/Grease

    I have a 1997 Powerquest, with a Carburated 7.4 L 454 Mag. It seems every week when I start it up, I get quite alot of nasty black crap/grease that sticks to the transom. Any ideas at all on reducing this? Does my carburetor need adjustments? Seems to run great though, no issues. Just sick of...
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    Gas Tank Issues

    Im having a problem with my 97 Powerquest....I know my gas gauge is functioning correctly, however, when I try to fill the tank up, I think I have air pockets or something in the lines? It keeps kicking the gas back out, and my gauge shows 1/4 tank? How do I get rid of this problem?
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    Oil Pan Thread Size

    FYI.....<br /><br />If anyone has a Mercruiser 454 Mag 7.4 Litre (I believe '97 models and after) the Oil Pan Thread Size is 12mm. I found this out after alot of research.......In case anyone is getting the Stearns Crankcase Oil Drain kit, you will need the extra adapter. The bolt that comes...
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    Oil Pan Plug Thread Size?

    Can anyone tell me the thread size on my oil pan plug? I have NO IDEA where to find the specs in any books or on the web. Ive got a 1997 Mercruiser 454 Mag 7.4L .....I think it might be 12mm? Thanks!<br /><br />Scott
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    Mercruiser 7.4 Litre 454 Mag Oil Pan Thread

    Can anyone tell me the thread size in my oil pan for my 1997 Mercruiser 454 7.4 Litre? I think its 12mm, but I want to make sure. Im looking at getting the Crankcase Oil Drain Kit my Stearns. Thanks!
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    Skegguard

    I was just wondering...I have a 1997 Powerquest, 454 Mag Bravo One.......the guy I boat the boat from last year put a Skegguard on the lower unit........does this reduce top speed at all?
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    Boat Cleaning

    Ive got a white 97 Powerquest....anybody have any good ideas for cleaning the hard water (yellow) rust stains off from keeping in the water? Ive use a product called "Zap"...works great, has muratic acid in it.....only problem is that it takes the wax off........any other ideas for cleaning...
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    Prop Knick

    Ive got another question regarding my 97 22ft. Powerquest, 454 Mag. 7.4 Litre Bravo One. Ive got some prop damage on my stainless steel Mirage 3 blade prop. Its not that bad, a slight "twist" or so on one of the blades, maybe an inch or two long at most. Does anyone think that I am attaining...
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    Dirty Engine

    Ive got a 1997 22ft Powerquest.....this isnt an engine problem, just a question. Ive noticed that after I use my boat, grease from the thru hull exhaust ports has a tendancy to stick to the back of the boat, and part of the sides. Its a white boat, so its a pain to scrub it off. I usually...
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    Impeller Question

    I have a 1997 Powerquest 454 Mag w/ a Bravo One Stern Drive. I guess Im a little confused on the water impeller placement......are there two different water impellers in the boat? One being at the bottom half of the stern drive, the other located at the base of the engine itself, inside the...
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