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    high temps bravo iii Merc. 350 mag

    03, bravo iii, Merc. 350 Mag, EFI, 4 port drainage system. Just installed new manifold, spacer, risers. also new water pump assembly. i have a fresh water tee valve between outdrive and water pump. so i can flush engine. symptoms; engine running, water source is muffs on drive high temps...
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    exhaust manifold and Riser and spacers

    plugs, not a happy camper right now.
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    exhaust manifold and Riser and spacers

    do i have a dry joint system? replace all pieces?
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    exhaust manifold and Riser and spacers

    03, 350 Mag. Merc. 0m366996, Bravo III, running in bracklish water, When should manifold, riser, 3" spacer or gaskets be replace? Should all 3 on both sides be replaced together? Replace parts should i go with Merc., Sierra or Barr?
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    RPM and getting into gear over winter break

    03, 25' crownline, 350 mag, bravo iii, 2 questions, this is my spring check up. drive is currently off getting painted and cleaned up. Boat is in my drive way. boat fired up and running first turn of the key not bad for winter break. 1st question, with drive off, engine running, i shift into...
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    3500-4000 max RPM

    2003 Crownline, 242CR, 350 mag. EFI, Bravo iii. boat is in the water/brackish/Ches. Bay, boat has had little use this year, repairs, timing, weather. last use was 1st week of July after that I had to make repairs. repairs included water pump, alternator, ignition solenoid. After repairs the test...
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    Sea Pump leaking

    So Dec. 2013, i bought a Hardin Marine Sea pump, see link. http://www.hardin-marine.com/p-15774...d-502-mag.aspx Wednesday night I replaced alternator and starter solenoid. Starter solenoid for ignition issue now fixed and the alternator because housing was severely rusted. and my daughter...
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    Question on Ignition

    2003, 350 mag Bravo III, 480 hrs. boat starts and runs however different from last year. ignition, key in (1st) turn fuel pump engages and primes. wait, turn key (2nd) position to stop, proceed to (3rd) position by turning key, cranking engine the engine should happen as in the past instead...
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    Dual Battery question

    i have a 2003 Crownline, 350 Mag, merc. bravo iii, dual batteries, with a control knob which allows battery 1 or 2 or both. i am now pulling the boat out of winter storage. batteries are fully charged. the boat started up ready to go. so i am doing my initial check of things. Nav. lights and...
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    2003 350mag bravo III stern drive universal joints

    How often should the universal joints on the drive arm be replaced? I replaced the joints 2 years ago and noticed a much quitter ride. The arm was even very firm, and would hold its weight straight/unsupported. The arm 2 years later is limp. thanks
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    2003 crownline fiberglass cockpit deck - repair questions

    Prior owner of the boat for some reason removed and reinstalled the overhead vinyl padding in aft sleeping area. When he did he used 4 screws that were slightly to long and pushed them up thru the fiberglass deck of the cockpit. This has resulted in rusting screw tips and 1/2" spalling around...
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    bravo iii - gimble bearing and seal

    question, gimble bearing and seal (26-88416). I bought a new bearing in Dec. and was putting it in yesterday. the new bearing doesn't have a grease hole (its pre-sealed) I plan to exchange for the bearing with the hole. was I sold the right bearing. Quicksilver 30-87914a01 bearing kit-Gimble...
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    Single leg Bravo III - Wander at Slow Speed Solution maybe?

    The boat is a 25' deep V hull, single leg bravo iii with trim tabs. issue: at idle and low speeds under plane the boat will wander right to left requiring constant attention. I have purchased and will be testing this add on in the next couple of weeks. I will report my findings. Has anybody seen...
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    Simple Green did me wrong

    2003 25' Crownline a couple of years ago I was using Simple Green on a regular bases to clean my boat. until I noticed my labels on my switches disappearing and the finish on my wood grain fiberglass console getting eaten up... and finally i only used the product on my deck... until i left a...
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    soft resets on console

    The boat is a 2003 25' Crownline Cruiser. what are the purpose of these soft resets? I have never seen 1 trip yet I flow fuses all the time. Thanks,
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