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    Any experience with Powerboatlimited.com ?

    Have a 2002 Bravo III that needs either lower unit replace/rebuild or entire outdrive. Questions: Anyone have experience with Powerboatslimited.com ? They sell entire B III for $3995 with one year warranty. They also recommend entire out drive vs just lower, they say in their experience...
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    Lower shift cable install - any tips?

    I have B III outdrive and I just replaced the shift cable bellows. While out and apart, thought I would change the shift cable (which I have done on Alpha). I'm having a difficult time getting the outer shift cable sleeve to pass through the transom from the back/gimbal. I have the old inner...
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    Thermal Grease for fuel pump? any suggestions?

    2002 350 Mag MPI serial #0M326575 I'm about to replace my fuel pump and fuel cooler. Problem is the Mercruiser manual calls for "thermal grease" and suggests to obtain locally and I have not been able to find any source. Dielectric grease does not appear suitable for this application. Any...
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    replace B III water hose or thru Transom conversion? need help/opinions

    2002 Crownline 230 BR with 350 mag Bravo III 0m326575 Boat is new to me, previous owner claims no overheat which I now doubt. I have replaced manifolds and risers as well as new impeller and seawater pump. Runs great on muffs however I shut her down when temps hit 180. I took off t-stat...
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    A few quick questions - blown fuse 350 Mag

    2002 Crownline with 5.7 350 Mag serial# 0M290622 new boat (project) for me. Using Manual #36 I have been troubleshooting fuel pump issue, no power with turning key. I found a blown 20a fuse which leads to Fuel Pump Relay. It is the middle fuse in the fuse holder - I believe it is fuse 107...
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    Help - Can not figure out alarm

    I have a problem which started recently ( I'll try to give as much info as possible): New SEI out drive, 2000 Mercruiser 5.0 EFI sn# 0L707235 on Regal 2500 LSR used mostly in salt when I get on plane I get an alarm, the alarm sounds every 4 seconds and lasts about 1 second and will continue...
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    New gear ratio, need prop advice

    I replaced my outdrive with a new SEI drive and changed gear ratio in anticipation of a repower in (hopefully) near future. 1. 2000 Regal 2500 LSR 2. 25' LOA, 8'6" beam, 4200 dry (not sure if that is accurate) max HP 380(?) 3. 2-10 people, 30-70 gal of fuel 4. normal use is recreational...
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    Bell housing Alpha I Gen II flange?

    I was preparing to replace my u-joint bellows and reading manual #14 (picture page 4A 8)- the groove on the bellows is supposed to fit into a flange on the inside of the bell housing. Problem is - my 2000 Alpha I Gen II bell housing does not have a flange. The inside is smooth - also no sign...
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    Impeller not pumping - possible air leak(with picture)

    I searched and could not find a similar problem. I have an Alpha I Gen II outdrive on a 2000 Regal that I operate mostly in salt water. I changed the impeller (did not look bad) because I wasn't getting flow through the intake hose at the t-stat. With the new impeller - same result so I just...
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    Mercruiser Alpha I GenII, ? upper shift cable problem, expert advice

    I have a 2000 Mercruiser 5.0 EFI with Alpha I Gen II. I have had an intermittent shifting problem for some time - shifts into gear, forward and reverse, without problem. I changed the lower shift cable and adjusted as instructed in OEM manual. I tested it with boat tied to dock and it worked...
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    Alpha I Gen II u-joint removal tool?

    I am replacing the input oil seal on 2000 Alpha I Gen II out drive. Anyone have any thoughts about removing the ujoint retainer? I don't have the tool and don't want to damage the retainer. Thanks.
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    New impeller, not pumping water

    Was performing some maintainance on my 2000 5.0 EFI Alpha I Gen II. Replaced impeller - old one not in bad shape. Since I live where there is alot of sand and mud I flushed motor at both sides of thermostat housing. At first, I was unable to back flush, after some effort was able to back...
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    Problem with Exhaust bellows Alpha I Gen II

    I just replaced my gimbal bearing and u-joint bellows. All went well until the exhaust bellows on the out drive (stern) end. I just could not get the clamp to hold. I finally thought I had it and replaced the out drive, filled with oil. When I trimmed the sterndrive up the bellows came loose...
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    Easy replacement of Alpha I trim limit switch

    Hi all. I was just able to replace my trim limit switch and trim position sending unit with out much trouble and almost without any help. I just wanted to share this with others who may be faced with the same task. The symptoms of a faulty trim limit switch are the up/out trim button not...
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    Smart tabs vs. adjustable tabs

    Great site. Hate to open this topic again but just looking for a little advice. My boat is a 25 ft open bow Regal with 5.0 EFI Alpha I . I am definately getting tabs but not sure which after searching this forum. My boat is light for its size (4200 dry per Regal) and has a lot of dead rise -...
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    Smart tabs vs. adjustable tabs

    Great site. Hate to open this topic again but just looking for a little advice. My boat is a 25 ft open bow Regal with 5.0 EFI Alpha I . I am definately getting tabs but not sure which after searching this forum. My boat is light for its size (4200 dry per Regal) and has a lot of dead rise -...
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