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    Vacuum hose on fuel pump (7.4l mpi)

    I have been trying to resolve a fuel starvation issue with our boat. It is powered by a 2000 7.4l mpi (L29) with the "peanut ports". I have replaced and reclamped the fuel supply line from the tank to the fuel filter/separator, which had a small leak. That seemed to fix the issue until we...
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    Bravo III Rams sucking air

    I have been trouble shooting a slow leak down in the drive. I replaced the rams with a another used set and that did not fix the issue, still falls down over the period of a day or so. There is no oil getting past the glands. I also replaced the manifold with a new one. Lines are ok. I noticed...
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    Bravo III Rams sucking air

    I have been trouble shooting a slow leak down in the drive. I replaced the rams with a another used set and that did not fix the issue, still falls down over the period of a day or so. There is no oil getting past the glands. I also replaced the manifold with a new one. Lines are ok. I...
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    Stupid mistake: bravo III

    Installed a brand new impeller last week. Was getting the boat ready to launch and long story short ended up running the drive for under a minute without the water turned on to the muff (stupid). I turned the water on and everything seems fine. Searched this forum and seems these impellers are...
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    Bravo III (yr 2000): Testing steering cable for slack

    There is no play in the drive or gimble ring. Approx 4" of play in the wheel where it moves freely.I suspect the cable is stretching - it was fine for most of the season and then it started getting very loose. Is there an easy way to test it. It is likely the original cable so it is 19 years...
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    Bravo III increasing from 26 to 28 pitch

    Our Maxum 2300 in under propped with a set 26P props. It has a 2000 7.4l mpi motor and we are hitting the rev limiter (4650 rpm) with 5 audults on board and a full tank of gas at 48-49 mph on GPS. I plan to swap for a set or 28P props this week. Seems to be lots of conflicting information on...
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    Bravo III trim manifold replacement - disconnecting mercathode wires??

    I am replacing the trim manifold and cannot find a connector any any way to disconnect the mercathode wires so that I can pull them through. I pulled the rubber seal in the mercathode and no luck. Do I need to cut are re-sodder these 2 wires?? Snaking them through the drive seems to...
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    Light boat with Bravo III

    Here are the specs I have: 2000 Maxum 2300 SC weighs approx 4500 Ibs 23' deadrise Bravo III with 26p stock prop set 7.4l mpi The drive has be repainted and I can;t read the serial number. It is also not on the top of the motor. Right now I am hitting the rev limiter at 48 mph (gps) with 4...
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    Bravo III continuity wire

    I noticed the braided stainless steel wire that connects the transom to the right ram is snapped. Tried to back the torx bold on the bottom of the transom and it broke off. How critical is the wire? We run mainly in fresh water and ocassionally some brackish water. Can is just run a self...
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    Do Mercathode monitors work?

    I am concerned about the number of people that have has corrosion issues with their BIII's. We just purchased a boat with a year 2000 BIII. I am trying to find a silver chloride reference electrode in Canada. Here is one I found online...
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    2000 Maxum 2300 SC Marine Survey Results

    We just purchased a Maxum 2300 paired with a 7.4l and BIII outdrive. As part of the pre-purchase agreement we had a detailed marine survey completed. The boat surveyed very well with no delaminations or rot. Not bad for a 17 year old boat! I post this because we were hesitant to consider...
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    Marada SX-3 specs??

    Looking for a little info in a 2000 Marada SX-3 cuddy with a 5.0l volvo. We found one online that we are very interested in. From the limited info on the internet the builder went out of business. They seem to have a good reputation though. I plan to drive up to see the boat in a couple days...
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    Gimble ring bolts wont torque

    I decided to re-torque the 2 gimble ring bolts in my alpha 1 gen 1 bolts to 53 ft Ibs. They will not torque up. It almost feels stripped. What would cause this?
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    Prop Question

    I just installed a set of SLT10's on my 21 foot cuddy (2500Ibs dry) with a 4.3l merc. On the centre hole setting on the tabs I am getting too much stern lift, dropping my top speed by 4 mph and peak rpms by approx 400-500. I am going to try the outer holes and see if that is enough to correct...
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    Reflectix Spiral Duct Wrap for Soundproofing?

    Has anyone tried using this product for soundproofing: https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.duct-wrap-12x25.1000167782.html Says it can be installed in environments with a range of -60 degrees to 180 degrees F.
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