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    Success story, no more over heading (454 Mag MPI Bravo I)

    So to those of you who have read my other posts, i had a nice over heating problem after having a mechanic friend of mine replace the impeller and water pump on our VIP Vindicator. After having it replaced and taking it out...it over heated like crazy...we shut it off, no major problems that we...
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    Trying to find weight on 84' Sea Ray 260

    Im looking at this old 84' SeaRay 260 that is up for sale in my area and am trying to figure out the weight of it. I found some specs but i dont really understand them. Like some say 'dry' but does that mean JUST the boat itself or does it include the weight of the motor? Also what is the...
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    WHAT ARE Bearing Buddies?

    Ok so i hear it all the time but, WHAT ARE bearing buddies exactly. PICTURES would be a HUGE help. How exactly do they assist the trailer? Break it down for me people! Thanks
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    Info/Thoughts about a 350cid with OMC Out drive

    Whats up all, i just found an old 86' Searay for sale...its a big 26 foot cabin cruiser and the owner says it has a 350cid Chevy with an OMC out drive. Right now the engine we have is a 454 Mag MPI with a Bravo I outdrive and its in a 24ft VIP Vindicator. So ive learned a little bit about the...
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    Running Temp and Oil Pressure on a 454?

    Hey i was just wondering if anyone knows what the standard cruising temperature on a Merc. 454 is? I get a little uneasy when i see it get up to the 3/4 mark. Also i notice the oil pressure drops quite a bit (under 1/4) after running it and the oil gets quite hot. Is this normal or should it be...
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    VIP Merc 454 Bravo I - WATER LEAK?

    Hey everyone, I have a VIP Vindicator, 454 Mercruiser engine with a Bravo I out drive. I recently did the impeller and the impeller housing as well as the circulating water pump (replaced them). Also changed the outdrive and the main motor oil. Everything was reconnected and looked good. Went...
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    Mercruiser 454 Mag MPI Impeller Change...need help

    Hey everyone, this is my first post and im looking for some help with a couple maintenance things. We have a 1999 VIP Vindicator. It has a 454 Mag MPI Mercruiser engine. I don't know a lot about BOAT care engine wise but im not a stranger to doing things my self and am pretty handy. We've had...
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