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    2003 bravo 3 lower shift cable barrel

    I have this apart and can't seem to turn the brass barrel. Sounds dumb but even when holding the cable with vise grips I still can't and don't want to damage anything. Am I missing something? It shouldn't be tight at all. Thanks.
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    fuel gage inop this year

    Kawasaki JT1100-CI STX DI This is a 2000. digital dash works fine but first run of the year and fuel gage doesn't work. Dash flashes low fuel. What's the problem? Anything common from one of you that works on these all the time? Tank unit? Thanks,
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    2003 350MPI Magnum Diagnostics

    Is there a way to ck for codes and set timing, etc without the Mercuriser scan tool? I know on my Volvo 280 GSI there is bu jumping some teriminals. Is this possible on my Mercruiser? Thanks
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    2003 Mercruiser Engine Model Question 5.7L B3 and Mcgard stern drive lock problem...

    Hello, I bought a Vista 268 with locked up engine. Ingested water somehow. I need to replace the engine, which I am ready to do. Engine question is, on the side sticker of the air cleaner cover where it lists the Engine s/n, Transon s/n, and Drive s/n and the general specs my engine s/n is...
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    Volvo Penta DP-S outdrive leaks down overnight

    1998 drive just atarted doing this. It was fine all winter through the PA cold. Used boat once, and now every night it goes down while sitting on trailer in yard. No external leaks. Just wondering from someone that works on these all the time what the common causes/failures are before I...
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    2000 280GSI Head and blockmelt down between #3 and #5 cyl

    I had this failure. Just looking for a cause or if this is commom. 400hrs. 11 years old. Fresh water. Did not overheat. I thought i just blew the head gasket, but I totaled the engine. In installed a new long block and all seems good now, but the cause...... Makes me wonder. Just wanted...
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    2000 5.7 GSI 1000 rpm idle hunt

    My above engine idles fine and runs fine. Just off idle, like 900 to 1200 rpm in gear or in neutral, i get a small idle up and down hunt. Timing is correct at 8deg with engine in proper mode for setting timing. No vac leaks. It is slight and a lot of people would never notice, but I do. Hit...
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    2000 5.7 GSI Head and Block melter between 3 and 5 cyl

    Help. I thought I only blew a head gasket. I guess I did, but I also melted a channel between 3 and 5 cyls. It appears I need a long block. I only have 400 hrs on the boat and I can't believe this happened. I am looking for a good source and part number etc for a NEW long block. I'd...
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    Fuel leaking out vent while sitting idle

    I have a 2000 Kawasaki JT1100-C1 STX DI and every year when it store it for winter I fill the gas tank. Several times in the spring (like this year again) I uncover it to find fuel leaked out of the vent behind the handlebars and runs down and disolves the rubber contact cement that holds...
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    Merc Bravo 3 u joints

    I have an 06. The s/n of the drive is OW915101. Ratio 2.20:1. My question is simple. Does it have U joints that need lubed, or are they lubed for life? The dealer says "some are and some aren't" I believe there is a deffinite way to know. I just don't have access to the service...
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    2004 Promax 300 x wiped piston

    This engine has 51 hours on it. Can't believe this happened. Looking at the engine (from the front), top left cylinder scored and broke con rod. Question is why? I bought a new long block from Mercury. Everything transferred over and ready to mount powerhead. I need help with the cause...
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    Volvo Penta DP-S upper drive rattle in neutral

    I'd like some help from a qualified VP tech that knows these drives inside and out. I don't need beginner 101 mechanical advise! I'm a certifed ASE auto tech and I understand where my noise is coming from. What I don't know is the cause and fix (if any). This is what I need help with from a...
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    Volvo Penta DP-S 75w90 GL-5 gear oil question

    I have a 2000 DP-S. Book says use VP gear oil (of course). If not available, use Mobile 1 synthetic 75w90 GL-5. Is it safe to assume that's all the VP oil is at double the price?? I just want to know from a tech who services these drives. I am an auto tech. We have Pennzoil oil of the same...
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    2000 Kawasaki 1000 STX DI

    Is there a way to check for any engine trouble codes without the KAWDIAG tool that is mentioned in the book? Can you jump a wire or something somewhere and count flashes like a car? Also, is there a "check engine" light (so to speak) on the electronic dash to actually indicate if there was a...
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    2000 VP DP-S shift cable adjustment

    At times, when shifting in "F", my drive will not shift immediately. There is a delay. This is usually when just going slow and initially shifting into forward. My brass shift "barrell" on the cable at the outdrive is screwed in all the way, which means I can get no more "forward travel" out...
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    VP DP-S upper gear case chatter in neutral

    I bought this boat last year (100hrs and it's a 2000). The lower unit works fine. In neutral, there is a chatter from the clutch cones, gear cut, bearing clearance, something. Gimbal is new and fine. U joints fine. On the trailer with props off, just dropping in F or R and the chatter goes...
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    2000 Kawasaki 1100 STI water entry in hull

    I have one of these 3 seaters. I noticed it was taking on water this summer. While on the trailer, I put water in it with the hose from the inside. It leaked out the impeller shaft and dripped on the driveway. What kind of seal is in there? What all is involved it pulling it apart and...
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    Mercury Part number for points-Where to buy

    Mercury part number is 95237. Where can I purchase a set of these breaker points? Is there an aftermarket crossover? Thanks. I'm stuck and anve exhausted all my recources. For as many years as this engine was made, this is hard to believe. It is a Mercury 2.5 hp from 1989. This should...
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    Mercury/Mariner 2.5hp breaker points

    Help. I've looked all over the net. This is my last chance (I hope). I need a set of points and cond (in that order). Mainly points. All Mercury web sites say discontinued. Can't find Sierra or Mallory cross overs. I hope I am missing something. I can't believe I can't get a set. My...
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    Mercury-mariner 2.5hp Breaker Points

    This is a 1989 I believe. S/N OA857648. All I want is the correct point gap. I've called several dealers and have gotten .014, .016, .020. I already know it is somewhere in this range! Can someone give me the real answer? Thanks in advance. Scott
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