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    kghost replied to the thread Bravo 3 ram anode - stripped holes.
    When you get this to work, Coat the screws and threaded holes wiyh, Dielectric grease and you can get a tube at any auto parts store...
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    kghost replied to the thread gimble bearing.
    https://www.marineengine.com/parts/mercruiser-sterndrive-parts/bravo-three/0b664190-thru-0f729999/gimbal-housing Item 9 in list. Merc...
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    kghost replied to the thread 1991 Bayliner Capri 1850 with a 3.0 Liter Mercruiser I/O Hesitates When Accelerating Out Of The No Wake Zone.
    Based on year of your boat/engine, Most likely the accelorator pump needs replacement. This requires rebuild. if you can do it ypurself...
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    kghost replied to the thread Mercruiser 5.0 with Bravo 3 : please help.
    A 5.0 EFI is what? 230-260 hp. But not very high on the torque numbers. The boat is 26 ft long and probably weighs in at 5000 lbs +...
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    kghost replied to the thread 98 5.0 Mercruiser Replacement.
    A 5.0 and 5.7 of the same model years (as they use the same for a few years) are an easy swap. All external parts are...
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    kghost replied to the thread Steering loose on Alpha 1 Gen 2.
    Not so. The bolts that pinch the gimbal ring are shoulder bolts. They have only so much thread. If you remove them first and add an 1/8...
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    kghost replied to the thread 454 Generation V upgrade.
    I get it, Cam Shaft change would be the easiest to make gains. Look up factory specs on your current cam and then look at mercs higher...
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    kghost replied to the thread 454 Generation V upgrade.
    Yes, That should discussed with an engine builder/machine shop. To many opinions to be had here. Obvious upgrades would be CAM, intake...
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    kghost replied to the thread Mercruiser 8.2 lack of power.
    I believe this is EFI, he mentions fuel rail pressure.
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    kghost replied to the thread Alpha 1 upper destroyed.
    Remember, getting your WOT data is a way to determine if you drive ratio and prop are correct for your boat. It is not saying you should...
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    kghost replied to the thread Alpha 1 upper destroyed.
    No need to get any additional data. If the SEI drive ratio and the prop used with it gave you 4600. You are good to go! Now focus on...
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    kghost replied to the thread Alpha 1 upper destroyed.
    So, Based on all the newly updated information, The ratio may not be 1.65:1 originally based on boat/hull design/size/weight. Only way...
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    kghost replied to the thread Alpha 1 upper destroyed.
    The ratio for an inline 6 cyl is 1.65:1. (Opinion) What in the world are you messing with a boat that old for especially in Florida? By...
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    kghost replied to the thread Alpha 1 upper destroyed.
    Where are you located?
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    kghost replied to the thread Alpha 1 upper destroyed.
    If the upper gears came apart then the metal most likely made its way to the lower. This means the lower would need to be completely...
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