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    Bellows, cables, and upper steering pin job Bravo 3

    I have a busy spring ahead of me. 1996 Donzi LXC 3250 twin 5.7 B3. I'm planning on replacing the bellows and lower shift cable on my boat this spring. I received the new 8M0095485 kits from quicksilver. As a side note. I'm also replacing both upper steering pins with Hill marine...
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    Hull damage while lifting? Donzi

    I had the boat lifted by the marina in a covered slip. The damage looks fresh to me. The damage is right where the sling was placed. it is on the strake. the boat is a 1996 Donzi 3250 LXC. i have a couple questions. First does anyone know the lift points, as this Boat did come with a...
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    1996 5.7LX EFI TBI Timing procedure

    Need to know the correct timing procedure for my engines. serial number 0F795028 1996 5.7LX EFI TBI with factory Delco distributor. I have The rinda scan tool. I’m getting mixed information in my searches. Specifically regarding the rpm during the timing procedure. Some say...
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    Holding tank issue. Waste sensor problem.

    I have a threaded fireboy/xintex tank level sensor in my poly waste tank. after getting a bad smell from the boat, I narrowed it down to a loose sensor, it was unthreaded and the oring was cut. I replaced the oring, and tightened it down. Two weeks later same thing. Popped out again...
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    leaky steering upper seal/swivel pin

    1996 donzi 3250 LXC. twin mercruiser 5.7 LX EFI bravo 3 I noticed some water coming in the boat lately. A very slow leak. It turns out its the upper steering seal. the area near the steering arm is wet. worse while trolling when the rear of the boat is more submerged. I plan on...
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    Battery Isolator question:

    New to me boat, has 2 mercruiser 5.7s and 4 battery banks. starter bat 1 starter bat 2 generator bat house bank (2 6 volt bats making 12v) currently the boat has a 2 alt to 3 bank isolator for the alternator charging system. When the engine is running the house bank is not charging. It is...
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    Prop advice needed

    Hey guys, I have a 26 footer pocket cruiser. Donzi LXC 255. Bravo 1 drive. 5.7 Carb was running a 17 pitch 3 blade stainless prop. ran fine, but thought I could get a higher cruising speed. So i installed a used 19 pitch 3 blade stainless. Went out for first run. Cant get on plane...
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    Stripped bikini fitting screws in windshield frame

    Hey guys, My bimini top screws into the windshield frame. My boat has a round aluminum frame. Three screws are stripped out. I’d like to fix this properly. -Upsize screw? -Helicoil 10/24 and use machine screw? (Not sure if there is enough meat in frame to use a helicoil.) -Aluminum...
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    efi to carb swap. fresh air to engine?

    Hey guys, i had idle and drivability problems with my 1996 merc 5.7 efi setup. after years of troubleshooting and throwing parts at her, I finally ditched the efi for a edlebrock carb 1409 and intake manifold. the boat has never ran better. However I'm concerned about safety. My boat has...
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    1996 mercruiser 5.7 efi tbi stalling at idle

    Since i bought the boat used it has had a high idle 1200+ rpm. recently i had a stall issue develop and i decided to finally fix the idle issue once and for all. engine will run all day over 1000 rpm. previous owner had drilled out the throttle plate stop screw. (probably trying to lower idle...
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    crank no start condition after incorrectly hooking up battery.

    1996 doni lxc. 5.7EFI tbi MEFI-3 I reinstalled my engine after replacing my spun coupler. I must have been very tired, because I accidentally reversed the battery connection on one battery. Key was off, and battery selector switch was off as well. After a couple sparks on the neg post...
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    Bravo 1 slipping prop condition...

    Donzi lxc 255. 5.7 Efi Bravo 1 On the weekend, took my boat out. Cruising was ok, till about 2500 rpm. Had a hard time getting on plane. Actually it wouldn't at all. Revs would climb up to 5000rpm, as if a clutch was slipping on a car. Prop would barely spin. I though spun prop...
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    350 mag efi, high idle 1300rpm and low top speed

    1997 donzi 255 350 mag efi Bravo 1 I just bought the boat used. The place i bought it from replaced the engine and outdrive as the were not winterized properly and cracked. How do i adjust the idle? Top speed is 31mph at 4000 rpm. Is this normal for this kind of boat? It seems low...
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