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    fastener slack. see attachment

    This is off a 25 foot bowrider. There are too much slack in the fastener. 1. What type of fastener is this? 2. What is the best way to get the slack out?
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    Merc 496 MAG/Bravo3: mercury engine oil part # clarification

    I did an oil change at the end of last season and bought merc oil with the part #92-858053K01 (see attached photo). I bought this from a local boat shop and while it says OUTBOARD engine oil, the owner stated this is also for stern drive engines. After doing a little research it looks like this...
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    Marine carpet snap size

    Redoing marine carpet myself. I am not near the boat, however, I have one of the snaps. Looks like 15mm on top and 13mm on bottom (diameter). Question: Are these snap sizes sort of standard on marine carpets? Where do I go to buy quality snaps?
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    Merc 496/Bravo III aluminum sleeve (bellows) install

    Having to change the trim sender/trim limit switches due to hitting a log. No major damage but knocked the cap off the sender switch which allowed water to get into that switch rendering trim inop. No worries on the procedures to do this. I also have all the right tools. The question involves...
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    Mercruiser 496 base: HP upgrade

    OK. I have a base 375 hp merc 496 that is reliable and causes no issues. So being the speed idiot I am, what are the options are a 50+ HP upgrade? more questions to follow. What I have read ( and believe)... Raylar... Nice, but don't mess with a stock motor. If you want a big increase in power...
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    Mercruiser 496 Mag Oil Dipstick Tube thread size

    Looking for an adapter to screw into a merc 496 threaded dipstick tube. I haven't looked at the threads or the size. Any ideas?
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    Mercruiser 496 Cooling Discussion: see attachment also

    OK. Looks like two of you guys who have experience recommend using the actual manual drain procedure direct from the Service manual. Well, here is is (attached). A few notes before proceeding: 1. I will run the engine with the correct amount of fuel stabilizer and allow it to warm up to...
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    Mercruiser 496 Cooling Discussion: see attachment also

    Ok. Explain which hoses transport water where and the direction of the water. I think the top one is to the radiator.
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    Mercruiser 496 Cooling Discussion: see attachment also

    OK. Get the popcorn as this may end up being a long thread. Ifyou get annoyed by me asking multiple questions to responses, this thread maynot be for you. What we have here is a Merc 496 MAG (base) with a Bravo III duoprop outdrive. 1/2 system. I have done quite a bit of research on how...
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    Merc Bravo III duo prop alignment tool grease: High visibility

    Anyone know a trick of what to grease the alignment tool with when checking alignment? I've seen some high vis grease on videos that make it easy to see where it is misaligned.
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    2005 Merc Bravo III Duo-prop trim limit cover

    Lost the trim limit cover only due to hitting a log. No damage done to outdrive or to the trim limit switch. Full post checkout and all good. The problem is I need the COVER ONLY for the trim limit switch (yes I know I am anal rententive) but they do not sell the cover only and you have to buy a...
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    1963 hydrodyne I/O prop hub

    My buddy has a 1963 hydrodyne with a 90 HP volvo penta stern drive. He needs a prop hub for it. he is willing to buy the entire prop if he needs to. Need to find some "old heads" to help him out. The boat runs great but the hub went bad. I have attached photos he sent me of what he has...
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    Bravo 3 out drive paint touch up: Newbie help

    I have attached photos of my outdrive that need some repaint. The keel was my fault, I did not check if it was up and drug it through the gravel a few feet when pulling out of my shed. It caught it quickly. The areas where is red circle were already there. It looks as though it may have it...
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    Mercruiser bravo III scheduled maintenance: retorque connection of gimbal ring to steering shaft.

    Looking over scheduled maintenance for Bravo III duo-prop outdrive. Came across "Retorque connection of gimbal ring to steering shaft" (every 100 hours or annually). I have searched both official Merc 496MAG service manual and the official Merc Bravo III service manual with the key word...
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    Help Identifying Mercruiser Bravo 3 outdrive

    I plan on changing the stern drive oil this winter on my Bravo 3. In advance of this, I want to order the sealing washer for the Oil Fill/Drain plug and the sealing washer for the Oil Vent Plug. I wanted these in case the others were bad and don't want to stop the project. Here is the...
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