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    Bravo 3 oil fill siezed

    An impact screwdriver with a little bit of heat ought to help you get it out before it becomes to late. https://www.harborfreight.com/impact-screwdriver-set-with-case-37530.html Product Overview Break loose rusty or frozen screws and bolts with ease using this hard-hitting impact screwdriver...
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    Where to get a manual?

    Serial number 232070 comes up as an 1991 MARINER SANSHIN IN 30-H.P. (M) Model Number 7030201YW Your -8- is actually an "S" which ='s Short Shaft. https://www.crowleymarine.com/mercury-outboard/495.cfm?mdl=P2N5BJ 90-84681--1 / 2-1091 Covers engines - 20C (6A9)/25C (695)/W25 (695) /30A (689)/...
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    Where to get a manual?

    Post up the engine serial number as it may help locate a manual or OEM part number to buy one, etc..
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    Gaurdian mode when engine is warmed up

    Since it wasn't mention it would leave me to wonder if you've also inspected the check ball valves located down at the exhaust as they may have an effect to the back_flow theory...Item numbers 23 - 26, https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/31758/15323/170 Can't for sure tell by the...
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    Missing photos on a 2011 post

    There's one trick that's usually sort of helpful to at least see the photos/images still even if they are removed from sight of a web_site forum such as iboats for example or even places like eBay if needed. Since you know the title of the thread or maybe you happen to even be looking for one...
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    Bravo 3X repair

    Should you happen to have to order any parts it will be much more helpful to know your full serial number as with doing a general info search with the info provided seems to show you have what Mercruiser considers a Diesel stern drive which ought to have slightly different internal components vs...
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    Anyone near Frenso CA that ships heavy stuff??

    Hey A_D, on another boating forum I play on too based generally for the CA/AZ area is a guy with the username shippingguy from the CA area and had been a long term member there since Oct 3, 2007 and everyone that used him only had good to say over the years...He may be worth the call for this...
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    Deleting Posts

    Yes I happen to know it's an option by xenforo and it's up to the hosts to turn it on or off....I'm pretty sure it's turned off here though especially if you can not seem to located it in any of YOUR post/thread "tool" options usually found in a drop_down icon box maybe with an down arrow or the...
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    Deleting Posts

    I believe it's set up here on iboats that only the mod's can "delete" the post or thread.....If you still see the edit button icon, you could remove the contents of the post and title too and maybe say please delete in the title so one of sees it. Or best/quickest way would be to either report...
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    Cupped washer on Prop shaft

    Further looking and reading over the notes available, it seems you'd have to use the cupped washer with an old different? designed propeller along with a different type of thrust washer for that type of prop. Mercap Thrust hub 45451A1 & Includes washer cupped 12-35965 MerCruiser 45451A1 45451A2...
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    Cupped washer on Prop shaft

    I believe that may be Mercruisers version of being a prop shaft seal protector for fishing lines getting caught up between the prop and gear case housing...If fishing line gets wrapped around the shaft it could cut into the oil seal and you'd lose the gear lube oil. Volvo Penta calls it a...
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    Part number help needed

    Your serial number will start off with a 0G vs DG.... So more of an 0G??422? as there are 8 in a full serial number. Somewhere on one of the welch plugs on the engine block may be a plug with the serial number stamped into it as seen in the following link for an example...
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    Volvo Penta Throttle Only Button

    Sounds like you may have an issue inside your Volvo Penta Control Mechanism which will be the part bolted to the back side of the controller. Typically the control mechanism would come with a new control but it looks like I was able to find the control mechanism part number for you....Below...
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    Serial number

    It should be 0E..... 0E315022 = 120 HP (1998) - 0E288000 THRU 0E344999 , https://www.mercruiserparts.com/120-hp-1998-0e288000-thru-0e344999
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    Bravo 3 Sea Water Pump - What's this?

    If room is tighter one the other engine to get at the black quick disconnect fitting then one other trick to consider looking over would be to remove the in-take water hose back at the inlet fitting held on with one clamp then pull the entire hose out with the pump housing...Just remember...
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    What happened to my post #s?

    And GA_Boater comes in to save the day. 😎 :) Lou C = https://forums.iboats.com/members/lou-c.17256/ With 6,569 posts. @Lou C You know Lou C, There are forum rules in place about having 2 or more usernames !:devilish: 🤫😬
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    What happened to my post #s?

    Rut Ro, Interesting question louc! By any chance would you happen to know if the posts were all there say a few days ago/at the very beginning of the new forum format and then all of a sudden they are gone today? One of the forums admin is going to have to look further into this for...
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    What is this?

    Watched means you are watching that thread and every time something new happens in that thread you'll get an Alert notice which will show up in Red with a number by the Bell icon on the very upper right hand side of the page in-between the Mail icon and Search feature. To turn on/off this and...
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    Electrical short 4.3 Mercruiser 06Tahoe

    Glad you found it and was able to solve the problem. I'll add that if you happen to use an bigger amperage draw device such as an Air pump for a inner tube, etc., and use 12v power from the helm area such as a cigarette lighter adapter with plug design then it's been known that a 15 Amp fuse...
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    Electrical short 4.3 Mercruiser 06Tahoe

    Over the years we've had some TKS fuses burn out and here are a few memorable ones that may help give some indications of where to look for some other general ideas, https://forums.iboats.com/threads/mercruiser-4-3-blown-ignition-fuse.543848/...
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