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    2000 Merc 5.0 V8 EFI No Start

    So here is my problem, I have a 2000 merc 5.0 V8 with EFI. It powers a Bravo one. I have had the boat going on 5 seasons now and it is always reliable. I can just turn the key and it fires right up. Last weekend I was out on the bay last week and it just died. So here is the back story: Went to...
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    2000 mercruiser 5.0 fuel consumption

    I have a 1985 wellcraft walkaround , 22.8 ft weighs around 3600lbs. It has a mercuriser 2000 5.0 EFI in it with a bravo one drive.Wondering what the fuel consumption should be? I usually run anywhere between 3000 and 3500 rpms?
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    New hatch covers

    I am the proud owner of a 1985 Wellcraft sportsman. This year I decided to make new hatch covers for the fish boxes out of Mahogany. My question is if I can use a galvanized metal strap on the underside to hold the three prices together? the only reason I am using it is because the clearance is...
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    trouble starting merc 5.0 efi

    okay so here's my new is problem. I had a merc 5.0 EFI which was running fine last week. Since then the only thing I have done differently was put 10 gallons of gas from a local Exxon gas station along with star bright. When I went to start it today it wouldn't start without me giving it...
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    trim arm hoses

    Ok so I noticed that my metal braided hoses that go from under my gimbel housing to my trim arms are showing some wear. My question is if there is a difference between alpha and bravo hoses. I have a boat shop wwo salvaged lots of stuff after sandy and I can get all four for 80 $ but I want to...
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    mercruiser Manual

    So i jsut purchased a new to me 1985 wellcraft sportsman which was repowered in 2000. My issue is that it has a different motor and drive then my last boat. I while back someone gave me a link for the manual for my old boat and I am wondering if anyone can help me out again. It is a 2000 5.7 efi...
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    exhaust leak

    I just had to pull my boat due the hurricane that the East Coast was getting. During a land start I noticed that there was exhaust and a little spitting of water coming from the lower unit where the shift cable attaches. Is this normal? FYI it is a Alpha one MR
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    mercruiser 3.0 4 cylinder manual

    Don, Can u hook me up with the merc 4 cylinder 3.0 manual? The boat is 3 years old
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    Fuel Pressure

    I am looking to test the pressure coming out of my fuel pump. Can I use a standard pressure gauge to test the pressure or do I have to buy something special to check it?
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    correct Idle? merc 4.3 v-6

    I had to do a total rebuild on my engine this winter and I am now in the final steps before my seatrial. I took it out last week her first trial and everything was fine till I tried to get up on plane. There was not enough power to go. So I limped home and drained the gas tank and changed the...
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    How does power steering work.

    I have a Alpha one with a merc engine in it. The Steering is frozen and I am trying to understand how the power assisted steering works. Can I bypass the power steering?
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    Top Dead Center

    Ok guys. I am in the process of rebuilding my merc 4.3 v 6 and want to make sure I am at Top Dead center so that the timing is on. When I dissembled I took here apart without getting tdc because I could not move it by hand. I then took the distributor out to get down to the heads. I did mark the...
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    Kerosene to clean out engine oil

    I have just changed the head gaskets on my merc 4.3 and now want to flush out the oil system. I have heard the conventional way of putting new oil and and then changing it but my father in law who was a mechanic mentioned putting Kerosene in the oil fill to clean everything out. Is this a good...
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    gasket sealant

    Can I use this sealant on the Head and Intake gaskets? How about the Fuel and water pump gaskets? Also is there something else that I should use when putting the intake mani back on besides the two gaskets?
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    Crank Case cover

    I have a 1989 merc 4.3 V6. I found water in my oil and found no cracks in the head or the valley or the intake mani. Could this be the culprit? I did replace the water pump last year which was pretty bad. Can I buy a crank cover at auto zone or pep boys to fit my merc. Is it cheaper and does the...
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    Engine Removal

    I have a 1989 merc 4.3 v6 which had water in the oil. Long story short, I am trying to remove the engine. I already have the heads, manifold, alt, steering pump all removed. My question for the forum is, How heavy is just the block with the cam and crank shafts and pistons? Will I be able to...
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    Frozen engine

    With the heads off should I be able to turn the engine by hand? It turned over last week with the key. There is evidence of antifreeze in the cylinders but there are no cracks in the block or heads or intake manifold. Thinking it was the risers or the head gasket. Gonna get gaskets and rebuild...
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    Top Dead Center

    I am gonna take the Intake manifold and Heads off so I need to find TDC. Stupid question but if my crank shaft has a line on it then it should theoretically line up with what?
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    Mercruiser Head removal

    OK I am looking to replace my head gasket and have already removed the valve covers and the Intake manifold along with the risers and exhaust manifolds. My question is, do I have to remove all the rocker arms or can I just simply unbolt the head and pull it all off in one piece.
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    Is this the Death of my Engine

    I have a Merc 4.3 which I was going to start today but noticed that the oil level was high. So I pulled some oil out through the dip stick. Only problem was that there was no oil it was all water and a little milk toward the end. Clear water in the beginning. IS this a head gasket and if so does...
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