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  1. rick3452

    Carb question 5.0 0m012817 Bravo 3

    I recieved my new Rochester 2 bl carb yesterday and I dont know what the small tube inlet on the top/back of the carb is for, as my Mercruiser did not have this...... Thanks for the help... Rick
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    Oil On Spark Plug threads (all of them) 5.0 Mercruiser 0m012817 Carb

    Changed out plugs today (correct ones) every plug had oil on the threads, looking through lots of info, one site suggest that excessive idleing (which is the case) can cause the plugs not to get hor enough to burn oil/fuel off... Any thoughts? Thanks, Rick
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    Black smoke on 1st start up of the day..SOLVED!!

    Hi everyone, 2000 5.0 0M012817 Carb, Non TKS. I had the carb rebuilt a few weeks ago.... Its been running fine, but a few days ago I was hearing a hiss from the engine, and found that the gasket on the base of the carb was sucking air. The gasket that went bad was a very thin metal covered in...
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    Dodged a HUGE bullit today! 5.0 Mercruiser

    :facepalm: Last two days weve had a lot of rain in south Florida. So today after the rain stops my wife and I decide to take the boat out for our 35 Annivarsary cruise. All set to go, turn the key and started to turn over then BANG/CLUNK very scary loud noise, unfortunately, I tried again same...
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    Should I have Carb rebuilt? 5.0 TKS 0m012817 Bravo 3

    A while back I seem to remember Don saying that if you get water on the carb it never goes away. Because of a crack on my engine cover, I found that water would seep down the stud into the carb. ( two barrel) Generally the boat runs good but occasionaly it stumbles and hesitates, then all of a...
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    Carburator rebuilder Fort Lauderdale area, Recommendation pls.?

    Mercruiser 5.0 TKS 0m012817 Thanks..........
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    Photo of plugs condition 5.0 TKS 0m012817

    Changed the plugs this morning, they were not the correct plugs, they were NGK R TR5 Vpower, Not the NGK BPR6EFS that Don recomended (which I put in) These plugs in the pictures had about 130 hours on them and recently I was feeling hesitation. Almost all of my use is on the Intercoastal...
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    Don, Spark plug clarification please 2000 5.0 TKS omo12817

    I think I remember that the recomended plugs from the manual had been updated to a new plug.. Which is the best plug for my application and proper gap size? Thanks very much...Rick
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    Installing Barr Manifold & Riser on M/C 5.0 Ser# 0m012817 question please..

    :(For lack of the correct name....When installing the large "set screws" with a 1/2" socket,should they be wrapped with teflon tape or other sealer? Thanks...Rick
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    Grease the engine coupler from inside the boat??

    Engine is 2000 5.0 M/C Bravo 3 Ser# 0mo12817 Can this be done from inside the engine compartment?:confused: Thanks.............Rick
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    Pulled The Trigger!!

    www.sunstreamboatlifts.com Specifically the "Float Lift" 6000 lb Cap. It will be nice to get the boat out of the water.....
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    Sunstream Float Lift 6000 Lb

    Anyone know of a used one for sale in the Fort Lauderdale area? Thanks.........
  13. rick3452

    Can this lower unit be saved? 2000 Bravo 3

    I have changed all the anodes to OEM alunimum and added the correct prop anode as well and my Mercruiser reference probe should be here this week to test the water and Mercathode system. The unit was pressure tested and show the slightest tiny bubble when soaped up. By looking at the picture is...
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    Mercruiser Mercathode Reference probe Needed

    I have waited one week for the one I ordered online to arrive, I contacted company today, and now they inform me that they don't have these any longer. Anyone know where I can pick one up in the Fort Lauderdale area.... Thanks so much.. Rick
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    What is a good source of OEM Mercruiser Anodes for the Bravo 3

    I want only OEM anodes, checking online they all seem to be aftermarket anodes.... Thanks, Rick
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    Suggest a Multimeter for testing a Mercathode System..

    I need to see if my mercathode is working on my Bravo 3, serious corrosion problems. It seems that the Radio Shack 22-191 is discontinued.... Thanks, and also will constant moving water in the river make the Mercathode less effective?? 24/7 in brackish water.....
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    Bravo 3 Corrosion issue.

    When I purchased boat in October the out drive looked to be in very good shape. Last week I had the boat pulled for 100 hr service and the change was huge. Its a 2000 5.0 MC with a Bravo 3. It does have the Mercathode system on it. I called a Mercruiser suplier today and he assures me that the...
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    Don, Is this the correct manifold for my 2000 5.0 MC OMO12817

    Mercury Marine Exhaust Manifold - No. 87114A19 For all V8 305/350 GM small block engines with center riser. Will fit either side. Thanks very much...........Rick ps and riser? Exhaust Riser - No. 807988A2 For all V6 and V8 engines
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    D.I.Y Replace exhaust manifold and riser?

    Hello everyone, I had the boat hauled out today for my first 100 hr service since I bought the boat in October. Besides the exhaust bellow being junk and a couple of other "need to attend to" items, the mechanic said there is a hairline crack in the port-side exhaust manifold. No leaks as of...
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    Proper choke position after initial start 2000 Merc 5.0 TKS Carb.

    So after looking at the search options, I see that lots of folks will see smoke, and smell gas at start up. Soooo, If I take the air cleaner off and look at the postion of the choke, Will it open all the way as soon as the engine starts??? It never smokes after a couple of minuites of...
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