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    Engine stalls at pick up from idle. 2000 Merc 5.0 V8 - Runs great if I pump throttle

    Used most of old gas in gas tank this weekend..took 2 hours to burn off at idle. I couldn't get past idle without motor stalling. 2 hours later Finally got it to the gas pump and filled up with fresh petrol. Now goes like a train - once I get past the few revs above idle. I engage drive and then...
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    stiff throttle Merc 3000 classic

    2000 Merc 5.0 bravo 2. Mercury 3000 classic throttle. My throttle is getting really stiff when engaged in drive - seems looser when button pressed in and outdrive not engaged. Throttle is on vertical plane attached to side of cockpit ( Sea Ray 240 Sundancer) I am figuring the cables are needing...
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    Replacing the impeller on Merc 5.0

    Folks..looking at doing this myself...just need some assistance in finding the impeller location, and an idea of degree of difficulty. Boat info - 2000 Sea Ray Sundancer. 105 hours. motor is original Merc 5.0 thunderbolt ignition, Bravo 2 out drive..thanks for the insight.
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    runs for 25 seconds then stops

    2000 searay Sundancer Merc 5.0 thunderbolt ignition 102 hours on moptor ( genuine) bravo 2 drive. Changed the oil/filter this weekend. Went to the lake and the motor ran for 25 seconds then stopped over and over again. Engine actually got warmed up ( in 25 second increments!) so was at operating...
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