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    8 hp. Yamaha

    I have a 8 hp. two cycle Yamaha , the # on it are 8SF , 661-S- 038228. It is getting a slight amount of water in the lower cyl. Where should I start looking for the problem ? Thanks !
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    Gimbal bearing seal

    Hello : I have a 1997 ProLine 231 WAC . Eng # OK147937 Bravo II Drive # OK097356 Transom # OK142550. I will be replacing the gimbal bearing soon.The new bearing came with a oil seal, from the stern of the boat does this seal go in first before the bearing or after the bearing ? I have looked...
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    Thermostat

    Hello all; Just a quick question: I have a 5.7 350c.i. 4 bbl carburetor Merc. that has closed cooling. It is running a 160 therm, so it runs around 180 cruising. Question : If I put a 140 therm in would it run around 160 ?? Thanks !
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    No spark

    I have a 1989 M/C 2.5L serial #C388528, and the points are sparking but there is no spark at the plugs. What should I be looking for ? Thanks !
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    Belts

    Can anyone tell me if there is a difference between an automotive drive belt and a marine belt. This is for the belt that drives the power steering and alternator on a 5.7 mercruiser. Thanks
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    Bravo II Raw Water Pump

    Do they make a crankshaft driven raw water pump for a 1997 Bravo II Mercruiser 5.7 L ? Thanks !
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    Bravo II raw water pump

    Just rebuilt Bravo II raw water pump and have one question ,can I turn the wear plate over and use it one more time? Thanks !
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    Trailer Wheels

    Just got new tires for my boat trailer, and they did not balance them ( I see no weights ).Do they need to be balanced ? Thanks !
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    Video

    Looking for a video for replacement of Bravo II drive bellows. Does anyone know if I could buy one ? Saw the ones on u-tube but could'nt find one for Bravo drives. Thanks.
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    Riser gaskets

    When changing out exhaust manifold risers on a Mercruiser 350 cloosed system schould I use any sealer ? Theese are M/C graphite block off gaskets. If so what sealer schould be used ? I've read all the older posts on this but no one had graphite gaskets. Thanks alot.
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    SanQuan Engineering

    Hello, Does anyone know of a company that makes marine cooling systems by the name of SanQuan Engineering ? I bought a system from them years ago and now I need a part for that system , but I can not find them. Searched all over and no good, mabe out of business. Thanks for any help.
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    S/S Prop

    Hello All; What's the best way to keep the growth off of a stainless steel prop on an IO when the boat is sliped in salt water ? I tried several coates of wax but that did'nt work out too well. Any ideas ? Thanks !
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    Bravo II drive

    Hello guys; I have a 1997 Mercruiser 5.7 LX Bravo II drive . My question is ,the drive shifts very hard {have to pull on the shifter pretty hard }. The shifter and cables have been replaced and there is no change. The mechanic at the marina says that Mercruiser has an up-dated cone clutch that...
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    fUEL fILTER

    I have a 1997 Mercruiser 5.7 LX bravo II. It has a Fuel/Water filter on it. Is it a good idea to cut the s/s fuel line to instal a inline see through fuel filter ? Thanks !
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    Perfornance Chip

    Hello; I have a 2008 Ford F-150 4X4 that I use to Pull my Proline 231 WAC around. I am thinking about installing one of the aftermarket performance chips,but before I do , has anyone used these before ? If so what was the results ? Thanks !
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    Thermostat

    On a 1997 350c.i. carbed fresh water closed cooling system is it O.K. to run a 140 degree therm or should I stay with the 160 degree. Thanks !
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    Wire Harness

    Can anyone tell me where to find the part number for the wire harness for a 1997 M/C 5.7LX I would like to change the one that goes from the throttle to the plug on the motor. The motor # OK147937 Thanks !
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    Mercruiser 5.7 intake manifold

    I need some help please; The intake manifold on my 1997 5.7 LX cracked and needs to be replaced. The engine serial # is OK 147937. The first question, is there a difference between an auto/truck intake manifold and a marine manifold ? next question , Do the exhaust risers have to be taken off...
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    MMSI check

    Hello everyone; I was just wondering,is there a way to try the May Day feature on my VHF radio ? Just had it interfaced with the GPS and I would like to make sure it's working properly. Thanks for any help !
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    Ballyhoo

    Can Ballyhoo be rigged and frozen for future use, maybe vac packed ? Thanks !
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