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  1. OllieC

    2005 5.0 MPI Thermostat

    I'm looking at installing a new 160 degree Thermostat (while winterizing) before I put her away for the year. Am I going to need some gasket seal for the process or does the gasket float? Thanks, Ollie
  2. OllieC

    I have a 5.0 MPI, Bravo 3 and it's getting COLD!!!!

    I imagine it's that time of year on iBoats (first year for me) and I'll bet some of these questions are asked ad nauseum in regards to winterizing and cold. Well I messed up this weekend. It looks like this last weekend was the weekend to winterize at 80 degree's outside. I did however pull...
  3. OllieC

    "Lazy Question" - 5.0 Water Pump Hose Clamp

    Sorry all - I'm in the office and I want to order a flexible nut driver to access the water pump hose clamps. What is the nut size on the clamps? 5/16? B3, 5.0mpi 05.
  4. OllieC

    2005 5.0 MPI Power Steering Pump Cooler?

    Good Morning (some of you) :D, Last week I was picking up winterizing materials for the Sara Belle. This is the first time I have ever done this, however it looks "fairly" straight forward. The only question I have is in regards to the power steering cooler and it's location. The boat...
  5. OllieC

    Boat Christening Ceremony Today

    Any words of advice? I will not be breaking a bottle of Champagne over the bow but pooring it instead. I will also be reciting Judge Smails poem ( I wonder how many thousands of times that has been done?) Thanks, Ollie
  6. OllieC

    Bravo III 496 Impeller Kit

    Good afternoon. This Spring when I picked up my boat and started going through it I wanted to change the impeller. Well to my surprise the water pump was different than I expected. I couldn't figure out how to get the impeller out without completely disassempling the water pump. This is...
  7. OllieC

    Bennett Marine

    I just want to drop a line and say that Bennett Marine has excellent customer service. I spoke with Oliver yesterday and explained to him that my Starboard trim tab was leaking hydro fluid on the bottom. He said all I needed was a O-ring kit and he'd send them out no charge. I offered to pay...
  8. OllieC

    Digger Anchor Drain Plugs

    I thought I'd share on this experience. I went into a marine products store to purchase an extra plug for my boat. I was sold one of these. Apparently the DNR is really cracking down in MN at the boat ramps about pulling plugs, and this plug is the only plug approoved to leave in your boat...
  9. OllieC

    Bilge Pump Review

    This is probably the wrong forum - however, have you ever purchased something, installed or used it, and then read that it was a piece of junk? Well I just purchased and installed a Rule-Mate 1100 that auto senses the water (no mercury float). After the install I looked up some reviews and...
  10. OllieC

    Bravo III Checkup

    I just had my boat into my authorized Mercruiser Dealer. I wanted him to check out the outdrive because after at or about 4K+ RPM I heard a noise. Turns out, all it was is just a different note of exhaust that I'm not used too. Anyway, he had the Bravo III off and said everything looks...
  11. OllieC

    Additives in fuel?

    Those of you that have in-boards or I/O's (4 stroke) - do you use an additive like Marine Sta-Bil everytime you fill up? Most of the time I will burn through my fuel so I don't really need a stabilizer - The only thing that worries my is ethanol in the gas... Thanks, Ollie
  12. OllieC

    Bravo III Knocking at Higher RPM?

    Yesterday I took the family out on our first sea trial. As the day went on I noticed a knocking sound coming from the rear once I hit over 4K rpm. So I backed down. I hope all I need is bearing grease......It went away at lower RPMs. Any suggestions? Thanks, Ollie
  13. OllieC

    Running Temperature Question

    Did my first sea trial with the family yesterday - We went about 1/2 a tank :D Anyway, when we first started out I noticed that my temp went to 172ish and held. I went to the Marina and parked, re-checked the oil and gear lube and all was good. The impeller is good, no leaks through bellows...
  14. OllieC

    Bravo III Gimble Bearing and Spline Grease

    What grease do you use for the gimble bearing and spline on an 05 Bravo III? Is it Quicksilver 2-4-C for both?
  15. OllieC

    Orbital Polisher

    I am looking for an Orbital polisher for waxing my boat. Anyone using those $20-$50 brands like Craftsman. The reason I ask as I really don't want to fork out $150 for a Porter Cable or something more expensive. Those of you that use the cheaper brand of polisher, how do they work for you? I...
  16. OllieC

    Bimini, Camper, Side Curtains and Visor Installation Questions

    I am in the process of ordering a full canvas package for the Sea Ray. The only canvas that was on the boat was the bimini. I need to install the side curtains, camper, visor and all the snaps. My questions are regarding the snap installation. I am getting the canvas snap tool from Great...
  17. OllieC

    How many hours on a 5.0 impeller?

    I have a (see signature) :D Anyway, the boat was used two maybe three times last year with maybe a total of 5 hours - should I change the impeller this Spring? Is there a certain amount of hours you should go by before changing impellers? Thanks, Ollie
  18. OllieC

    Salty Dry-Joint Manifolds

    Good afternoon everyone. The Sea Ray hasn't seen the MN water with my family yet (see signature below) however I am starting to get things ready for Spring. In one of my previous threads, when I started with iboats, I asked about things to look out for or replace on my "new" used boat. The...
  19. OllieC

    Replacing Stripes on Boat

    Anyone replace the sticker stripes on the boat themselves? I cureently have 2 blue stripes, one about 1/2" and the other about 1 1/2". I think I have the removal process figured out because they are on good shape and not cracked - however I would like to add the same stripes but in black. Is...
  20. OllieC

    Tow Vehicle Hitch Mount Rock Protector

    Good afternoon. I am in the market for a rock protector. I have been pricing them out and the best I could find is from IBC for roughly $150 shipped. Tow Tector wants $300 for one of these things. Has anyone had experience with these guards? Any recommendations? Here's what I am talking...
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