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    Bravo 3 oil hose C Clip

    Hi guys! I.m going to be replacing the broken plastic nipple that feeds oil to the drive. What size is the C clip on the inside to be removed ? I'd like to have some spare ones on hand. Thanks! Rick
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    Bravo 3 drain screw size

    Hi guys could somebody please tell me what size the drain screw is on a bravo three year model 2000 I’m not sure if it’s standard or metric thanks so much and advance,, is it a 3/8-16? Rick
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    Bravo 3 gear oil issue (question)

    Hi guys! Recently I was losing gear oil in the bottle after I did my oil change. I traced it to the plastic broken nipple on the outside so the hose was just dangling. So I made sure I plugged the hose completely and that there was no water intrusion in the drive. My question is,,, can...
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    Courtesy and Respect...

    Not sure whats going on lately but it seems that so many people are at each others throat. In my eight years on this Forum I have always enjoyed the support and advice of so many wonderful experts who give their time selflessly to help others who enjoy the hobby of boating. I'm retired (68) and...
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    TB ECM Question

    Hi guys, Couple of weeks ago my 5.7 died on the intercostal. no spark whatsoever. My mechanic came and diagnosed a bad control module. He didn’t have a 5 so he substituted a 4 still didn’t start. Turns out the nee coil also was NG. Replaced the coil and fired right up. He says using the...
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    Oil capacity for a new 5.7 motor

    Hi guys my new crate 5.7 motor measures about a quarter of an inch above the fill mark with 4 Quarts of oil . This includes a filter change as well. The new long block did not come with a dipstick tube and dipstick we did use the one from the previous 5.0 motor model year 2000 . Should...
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    Question on starting issue

    Hi guys, New 5.7 long block is running great but it starts harder than it use to. For instance, Ran it for 45 min then pulled into the fuel dock for ten and tried to restart it without pumping. Cranked for several seconds and didn't start. Few pumps and fired up. Is this the carb...
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    Riser gasket clarification please

    Hi guys, new 5.7 motor getting near installation. Installing new Mercruiser manifolds and risers. The ones we took off had only the two side slots open on the gaskets with small holes on each end. My mechanic says that the gaskets should have open slots on four sides. Confused??? 2000...
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    2000 M/C 5.0 0m012817. Two cylinders not firing

    Hi guys! 2450 hrs on boat all intercostal easy use. Recently started running rough above idle. I changed plugs, cap and rotor also had carb rebuilt. Still rough, At idle I started pulling one wire at a time off distributer cap. Two wires on the starboard side of the motor made no...
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    M/C 5.0 0M012817. Overheated tonight. (2000) yr

    Hey guys, I had the boat out yesterday and the day before no issues at all , tonight when I launched it, going slowly down the river I was hearing more air bubbles in the exhaust area very different from normal, shortly after that it did start to overheat I came right back to the dock. is...
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    Ignition Sensor Question 2000 5.0 0M012817 Carbed

    Hi Guys!, Ignition Sensor went bad in Distributer Cap, I replaced it and now the idle has dropped off a bit. Does it need to be "timed" after replacing the sensor? Thanks! Rick
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    Gimbal Bearing Question

    I had my gimbal bearing replaced in 2011 part # 879194Ao is this a non grease-able bearing? mercruiser 5.0 0M012817. Bravo 3 I think I've been greasing "nothing" for a few years now..... thanks! Rick
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    Mercruiser starter support backet 2000 5.0

    Hi guys, when I replaced my start a while back (OEM). I did not install a support bracket. There was no bracket on the ols starter either. Should there be? Its the small starter with the two offset bolts. 0M012817 If there is , could you please advise me of the part number. thanks! Rick
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    High Speed Overheat SOLVED!

    2000 M/C 5.0 with a Bravo 3 Just wanted to thank all of you for your help and suggestions. After changing Manifolds/Elbow's Mercruiser Sea Water pump impeller kit, Checking the Heat Exchanger for blockage, Removed and replaced the Thermostat nothing seemed to help. So this weekend I installed a...
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    Correct Sealants and Proceedure for installing Through Hull Seawater Pick up

    Hi guys... I received my Mercruiser through hull seawater pick up kit 818170A2. should I use 4200 to seal the strainer and screw holes on the outside and inside of the boat? And on the threads.... Is thread sealer the best as opposed to Teflon tape. And is there a trick to getting the...
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    Heat Exchanger Rusty Section 5.0 M/C

    Hi guys.... Just pulled the covers off the Heat Exchanger to take a closer look.... What I noticed is the " section " of the HE that has the Pencil Zinc is really rust colored. The Pencil itself is rust colored and the opposite side of the HE is completely also rust colored and I noticed a few...
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    Before I Drill a Hole in my Boat.................

    I've ruled out a list of things that may be causing my "high speed overheat" (thanks to the help from here) im on the verge of installing a Buck Algonquin Though Hull Water Pic k up on my 2000 Mercruiser 5.0 with a Bravo 3. 1800 hours. I have done the following. replaced Manifolds and...
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    Question on Temp rise on a 2000 5.0

    Hi guys, Serial # 0M012817 Half closed system with heat exchanger. The other day I was cruising the intercostal with my family... I've had this boat 5.5 years and have put 1600 hours on it (now has 1800 hrs.) When I went to open it up within maybe three minutes the gauge went from the...
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    Mercarb two barrel rebuild result question

    Hi guys, last week I had my Mercarb two barrel rebuilt by a Carburator shop. He said that the float was way low and the power piston was bent. So it's running good, full,power is good, idle is good also. The only difference is now after running and shutting down for an hour or so it...
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    Replaced Alternator on my 5.0, Was a 65 amp New one 70amp

    Any issues with that ^^^^ Thanks! Rick
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