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    EZ Loader trailer Repair

    I have a 1996 27' Wellcraft Excel I am pulling on a EZ loader trailer that I believe is the original trailer, both were not in bad shape, just neglected. I am nearly finished restoring the boat and am now doing the same to the trailer. I have replaced the jack, winch, rewired the lights and...
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    Exhaust Manifold water elbow broken off in the manifold

    I have a 1996 Mercruiser 454, the elbow that the waterline attaches to on the exhaust manifold is plastic. When I was trying to replace them with metal elbows, they broke off leaving the threaded part of the fitting still threaded into the manifold. They have apparently become brittle over...
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    Exhaust Manifold water drain plug

    I have a 1996 Mercruiser 454, both drain plugs on the exhaust manifold, port and starboard, are plastic. They have become brittle and upon removing them to replace them with metal ones, have broken off leaving about half of the threaded portion in the threads of the manifold. I have tried...
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    Reassembling Bell Housing

    I have a 1996 Bravo 2. Its all aligned, I have installed a new gimble bearing, new water line, new trim sensors, new oil hose, new speedometer hose, and replacing all the bellows. What is the best way or is there an order in which I can reassemble everything without getting in my own way...
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    Alignment-Frozen nuts on motor mount

    I have a 1996 Bravo 2. Removed the outdrive and replaced the gimbal bearing, bellows, oil line, water line, everything. Putting it back together and discovered it is out of alignment. Adjusting the front motor mounts to raise the front of the engine, keeping track of the turns so as to raise...
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    Sea water intake hose repair

    I have a 1996 Bravo 2. Replacing seawater intake hose from outdrive to transom. I have the bell housing off and am trying to remove the water hose from the transom, have removed the fitting on the inside of the boat that attaches to the hose that takes the water to the pump so the end of the...
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    Fuel gauge and temperature gauge not working

    I have a 1996 Wellcraft Excel 26 SE with a Mercruiser 7.4L 454 Bravo 2. I am replacing the carburetor. I have also replace the 50 amp breaker, starter relay, and the emergency kill switch. The only thing is now I notice on the dash that the fuel and temperature gauges are not working. What...
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    Starting procedure and making adjustments

    I am restoring a 1996 Wellcraft Excel 26 SE, with a Mercruiser 454 Bravo 2. I have repaired or replace most of the integral parts of the engine short of the block itself. I have been able to start it, but it would run rough. It seemed to be starved for gas in the carburetor, I would have to...
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    Checklist

    I have a 1996 Wellcraft with a mercruiser 454 and bravo sterndrive that I am restoring. I am looking for a checklist of all necessary items to verify I have covered all my bases. I would hate to put it in the water and have to pull it back out because I missed a detail, even though that may...
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    Pieces of Seawater Pump Impeller

    I have a 1996 Mercruiser 7.4L 454. The impeller from the seawater pump came apart. I have replaced the impeller, thought I got most of the pieces of the old one. The exhaust manifold is getting way too hot, pulled it off and cant find an obstruction there. So feel it may be a piece of the...
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    Starboard Exhaust Manifold

    I have a 1996 Mercruiser 7.4L 454 Bravo, the starboard exhaust manifold gets extremely hot. So hot to the point of smoking and making popping noises. What could the possible issues be and how do I resolve them?
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    Replacing Starter

    I have a 1996 Mercruiser 7.4L 454. The starter is located on the under the rear of the engine on the starboard side. Any suggestions on accessing the mounting bolts, getting enough room and leverage to break them loose. Any prefered technique or tool. Best way to contort myself to get my arm...
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    Engine will start, but stall when you try to idle

    I have a Mercruiser 1996 7.4L Bravo 2. I replaced fuel pump and the seawater pump that drives it, all the fuel lines from tank to carburator, new spark plugs, new fuel/water seperator filter, pumped out the gas tank and replaced it with fresh fuel, and lastly cleaned out the clogged jets in the...
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    Engine not getting fuel to start

    I have a 1996 Mercruiser 7.4L Bravo 2.  It ran great in November after replacing the fuel pump, fuel line from filter to carburator, and put in new spark plugs, sat for about a month but haven't been able to start it since. It wants to start, will run great for thirty...
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    Engine not getting fuel to start

    I have a 1996 Mercruiser 7.4L Bravo 2.  It ran great in November after replacing the fuel pump, fuel line from filter to carburator, and put in new spark plugs, sat for about a month but haven't been able to start it since. It wants to start, will run great for thirty...
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