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    Trilux 33 on Bravo 3?

    I switched painting the out drive to interlux Pacifica, I have found it much better.
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    2000 Mercruiser 7.4 mpi limited to 3900 rpm

    I should add, the engine runs well just doesn’t go past 3800 rpm.
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    2000 Mercruiser 7.4 mpi limited to 3900 rpm

    Thy did take it out and ran it with the scanner
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    2000 Mercruiser 7.4 mpi limited to 3900 rpm

    I was not with them when they worked on it. I will ask about the tps readings. They went back to check timing advance and I haven’t heard back yet.
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    2000 Mercruiser 7.4 mpi limited to 3900 rpm

    Yes the beeper work. No alarms when running.
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    2000 Mercruiser 7.4 mpi limited to 3900 rpm

    I had a mercruiser mechanic take a look at it with a scanner. He is stumped also, everything checks good. He double checked compression,fuel pressure, firing order to no avail. No fault codes stored or while running.
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    2000 Mercruiser 7.4 mpi limited to 3900 rpm

    Have had this problems for a couple of years. Finally broke down and had a mercruiser mechanic look at it, he couldn't find anything wrong either. checked compression, ignition fuel press, vent valve, intake screen, fuel filter, cleaned injectors, vacuum checked. Anyone have any experience with...
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    2000 mercruiser m.4 mpi fuel pump and regulator

    Has anyone changed there fuel pump and regulator while still in the boat.? My throttle is limited to 3800 rmp. The cool fuel package is in there so tight I don't see how to get at it without engine removal. Thanks
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    Bravo 3 Rebuild

    Need my outdrive rebuilt. Has anyone used all american drive service. I have talked to him and he seems like a reputable guy. Thanks B.Matt
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    7.4 mpi gear ratio change

    What would happen if I went to a 2.2 gear ratio from a 2.0 ratio. It’s on a bravo 3 .4 mpi
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    Converting plastic pump to brass

    I have a 2000 merc 7.4l mpi bravo 3. I have the plastic raw water pump that went bad. Some one is offering to sell me the brass one for the same price. Has anyone done this conversion? Thanks B.matt
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    e-coat vs ceramic coated manifolds

    Time for new manifolds and I would like to get some opinions on the e-coated vs ceramic coated. The boat has a 7.4l mercruiser mpi and is used in saltwater. or should i just go with osco or Barr? Thanks
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    Riser good or Bad

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    Riser good or Bad

    i have a mercruiser 7.4l mpi , i pulled the manifold and risers off. How do you tell of the are good or bad. The openings do not look clogged and the metal appears to be thick. but there is a rust flaking of the water passages. Thanks B.matt
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    Bravo three knocking in neutral

    I am looking a at purchasing a 2000 sea ray 260 w merc 454 and bravo 3 with 150 hours. The drive appears to be making a knocking sound in neutral and it goes away in gear. I had a very well respected surveyor look at it and he didn't believe it was a issue the way it ran. We pulled the drive and...
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    How old is your SEI drive

    I purchased two SEI drive for my Amberjack, they worked great until Sandy totaled the boat. Now looking at a nw to me boat and it needs a new drive, I will purchase another SEI drive. Just wonder how long people are getting out of these drives. Thanks
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    Adding closed cooling to old engine

    Purchasing a 1998 sea ray 270 with a 7.4 l and bravo 3. The engine has 390 hrs of saltwater use. Can I add closed cooling or is it too old. Thanks
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    Bravo 3 latest and greatest updates

    I am purchasing a 98 Sea Ray Sundancer with a 454 and bravo 3 drive. I know Bravo 3 where known for corrosion. I have read about checking the continuity wires and mercathode need to be tested. I was told they don't need the zinc on the prop shaft any more (is this true). I was also told it will...
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    When to change bellows

    How do you know if you need to change the bellows on a alpha 1 gen 1, I dont want to wait untill it starts leaking. Thanks
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    Alpha 1 Gen 1 Water Pump

    I have a Sea Ray with 5.7l engines and a through hull closed cooling system. The question is does the drive need the water pump?. The line on the gimball houseing is capped off. I have been told the drive pump can be removed.
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