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    350 Mag Bravo 3 with poor power steering assist

    On my 2007 bravo 3 power steering...it is too stiff to use. Unhooked the steering cable pin and it's free as can be. 1 finger steering. I think the spool valve is stuck. I tried prying on it a little and it moved the steering. How much should it move right to left? Do they stick? If so, I...
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    Mercruiser Power Steering Woes - Lots of reads, pics, and a video!

    I have the same issue with my B3 steering. My slots are not vertical. I made them vertical and tied a wrench on it to keep it vertical but still very little power steering assist. I think my spool valve tube is stuck. Its very hard to pry on but when I did the outdrive turned on its own...
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    Scan tool connector location for Mercruiser?

    I have a 2007 350 Mag in a Sea Ray 24' Sundeck. I cannot find the aldl connector. Very embarrassing because I'm an auto technician, have the Rinda tool, but I can't find the dang thing! Any advice is appreciated. I read where it should be around the oil filter but it's not there.
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    Scan tool connector location for Mercruiser?

    Don. I have this Rhinda tool. I am very familiar with using it. I just bought a 2007 Sea Ray with a 350MPI Magnum. Where is the ALDL plug? I quickly looked for it with no luck! Thanks.Scott
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    2007 350 mag power steering stiff

    Thanks...so are you saying your tightness was just the cable and nothing to do with power steering unit?
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    2007 350 mag power steering stiff

    Thanks. Is the nut you mention the nut on the cable? My steering is impossible to see in my Sea Ray Sundeck 240.
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    2007 350 mag power steering stiff

    Hello. I just bought the following. After my previous boat having a Volvo Penta that steered with one finger, I find this Merc less than par. it does work, but it is stiffer that I feel it should be.... Is this normal that you can't steer so easy? I know this is tough to answer but the...
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    2004 8.1 Gil riser temp

    The exhaust is raw water cooled. The engine is fresh water cooled.
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    2004 8.1 Gil riser temp

    I have the above twin engines in my Carver 366. It's my first VP experience. FWC inboards. Over the winter in installed new OEM manifolds and Barr risers (I have the tall ones-like 10" give or take). There was nothing wrong with it. It was just needed maintenance. We drove it 35 miles...
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    8.1L Gil-D oil Capacity

    I have these engines in my 2004 Carver 366. Just bought it last fall. I changed the oil and filters. The VP operators manual states with filter, 9 qts. (see attached). I put 6 in it and ran it. One engine is all but full and the other is 1/2 way down to add. So...stupid question is... How...
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    Computer/Diagnostic/Starting Help Needed for 2000 Kawasaki 1100DI

    Thanks. Where to send the EMM and rough cost?
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    Computer/Diagnostic/Starting Help Needed for 2000 Kawasaki 1100DI

    This is a tough predicament to be in. From your exp, do stators act this way when they go bad? It's most likely the EMM.... Back in 2017 I had to rebuilt Advanced Engine Electronics in GA. The ski only has 100 hours on it and it's is like new. I hate to junk it as I like to take the little...
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    Computer/Diagnostic/Starting Help Needed for 2000 Kawasaki 1100DI

    Thanks. Nice tool but pricy!
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    Computer/Diagnostic/Starting Help Needed for 2000 Kawasaki 1100DI

    OK. Hopefully someone is very familiar with this model and can help. Mine will fire and start for a few seconds, then the check engine light flashes and it will crank but not fire. If it sits about 10 minutes, it will do the same thing... I am an ASE certified auto technician so I will...
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    Crusader 7.4 PFI (1999) MAT reads -40 degrees on tech-mate

    Hello, i have twins in my Silverton sedan. Owned it 1 year now. On both engines, I read MAT -40 degrees on my tech mate scan tool as i scroll through the functions. I have no codes and they run fine. I’m just wondering it this is normal or if i have a problem with both engines? Perhaps...
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    Rebuilt Merc 90 2 stroke 3cyl blowing off center bleed hose behind starter

    Hello, I just rebuild the above. It's a 2005. S/N 1B173557. It starts and runs, but not great. Seems to me missing or misfiring. Have not run in gear under a load. Anyhow, I'm blowing off the center bleed hose and don't know why? I swapped the valves around and made sure they are all...
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    Scratches in cylinder wall after hone and piston install

    Help! I am rebuilding a 2005 3 cylinder Merc 90. I had the walls honed a machine shop. They appeared to do a fine job. I washed the block 2 times in hot soapy water (after the machine shop washed it when they were done). I installed the 3 pistons with new Sierra rings. I turned it by hand...
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    Shifter rod position when in forward....and power head out? merc 90 3 cyl

    ok, so on my Merc 90 3 cyl, I have the powerhead out and the had the lower unit off at the same time. I have lower unit on again. I am ready to mount powerhead soon. Look at my photo. How do I know what forward really is so I don't have to pull lower unit again. I have the lower unit in...
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    Carb jet help with a 2005 90hp 3cyl

    I have a 2005 Merc 90 3cyl. S/N 1B173557. All 3 carbs have the same jet # on them. .060" I wiped the top piston and having it bored .015 over. I am checking every possible cause and I am trying to make sure it is not too lean. The carbs are clean as a pin. I am trying to make head nor tails of...
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    2005 Mercury 90 3 cyl scored top cylinder

    I have the above S/N 1B173557. It appeared to run fine but had a knock. Pulled it apart and top cylinder is scored. Needs to go .015" over. It's at machine shop now. Other two cylinders perfect. So, from an auto technician (with no inside scoop on 2 strokes), I would like a qualified...
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