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    Fuel Water Separator Placement behind Fuel pump

    Hi guys, having owned several mercruisers I know our F/W Separator was always before the inline pump. My new (used) boat has the pump in the tank and no F/W separator. I have read a few posts that indicate the preferred method is having the F/W Sep in front of the pump. What I can't really find...
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    4" Prop Hub on Bravo 1 Drive, Outboard verses sterndrive prop hub size

    I currently have a Bravo 1 drive with a Bravo 1 22p prop. I came across a decent deal on a Hydromotive Quad IV OT 23P that I wanted to try but it is the outboard version. Supposedly the specs are the same but the hub size is 4" versus 4.5". I have read that if your exhaust goes through your...
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    Over heating circulation pump cavitation?

    Rebuilt 1999 454 MAG MPI ( serial M00345) that only had 35 hours on it but has sat for a long time damaged by water. Went to fire it up for first time and it over heats quick. Raw water pump is new and plenty of water going out exhuast. However water in the block seems to be stagnant...
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    Correct Piston for 454 MAG Engine

    Serial 0M005483, 1999 454 MAG I have been searching for the correct stock specs but can't narrow it down. I need to have my block bored .030 over because of rust pitting. I would like to use aftermarket forged pistons and not pay the top dollar for a set of 8 OEM forged pistons. I know the...
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    Pencil Anode Broke Off

    I know what a zinc anode does, but I can't clearly determine if it must be in contact with the metal or if being suspended in solution would do the trick as well. First off freshwater boat only. I bought a pair of SS aftermarket manifolds. They use a pencil anode and one has broken off inside...
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    454 Magnum water Ingestion, Valve Kiss, Ok to use Piston?

    Hello, I have a 1999 454 Magnum Engine that I'm tearing apart to try and fix. The motor only has 35 hours on it believe it or not. I removed the heads and found cylinder 2 had a bent exhaust valve and a crushed pushrod. The piston also had a nice ding it from where it hit the valve. I dont...
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