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    Profile picture

    I have been trying to edit my profile pictures without success. Is this section broken? I can't even delete them.
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    Small Tohatsu/Nissan OB Impeller life

    Howdy all, I know there's OBs out there that have probably NEVER had the raw water pump impeller replaced (and they still pump water!!) And I would not let the raw water impeller go more than about 2 or 3 years in my Bravo. I bought my little 9.8 4-stroke Tohat in 2003 and have not used it...
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    I DON'T have a WIN10 Issue!

    Howdy people, Happy Holidays! I have a NON Windows issue.......actually isn't not really an issue at all! My older HP Pavilion dm4 laptop runs pretty well and I'm not using windows.....I was using OpenSUSE 13.2 (LINUX) running from a 500gb 7200rpm (laptop) drive. I also installed 8gb of ram...
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    Closed Cooling riser gaskets

    Howdy all! 1997 454 closed cooled using a San Juan Engr system. Anyone have experience with using closed cooling riser gaskets AND block-off plates vs a single blocking gasket between the closed cooling system and the riser raw water? Just pulled mine apart after 10 years and found that I...
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    I want this to replace my 454

    Howdy guys, I think I want one of these (the marine version) to replace the BBC in front of my Bravo III!! http://www.geminidiesel.aero/growth-potential (and for that matter, I want one in my airplane too!!)
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    How can I identify "Subscribed Threads"

    Howdy all, In the earlier version, I seem to remember there being an indicator (or ICON etc) in any list of threads that would identify the threads I subscribed to. That way, as I scrolled through threads, I could quickly see which threads I have posted in (auto-subscribed) or subscribed...
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    496 Mercruiser closed cooling 1/2 or "FULL"?

    Howdy guys (and gals!) Ok. I thought I knew "everything" about closed cooling systems!!;);) I am looking at upgrading to a boat with twin 496 Mercruisers. It's a 2003 model year boat (so the engines are likely 2002 or 2003) I was under the impression that just about ALL OEM Mercruiser...
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    Electric Brakes

    Ok, I know this had probably been "beat to death". Who has removed their surge drum brake system and replaced it with electric brakes (NOT Elec/Hyd disc....I already know about that stuff!.......I also know that some think water will short electronics........can't see how that can...
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    Why do I have a cracked Bravo raw water pump impeller housing?

    Howdy all, Spent a great 10 days at Shasta Lake recently and my 1987 ('97 Mercruiser 454 Bravo III) Four Winns Liberator ran pretty much flawless the entire time! On the last day, I was motoring at idle over to the ramp to put it back on the trailer and drag it home, when at the dock, I...
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    Propguard

    Howdy guys, Has anyone ever tried one of these on a small outboard ?
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    Electric Trailer Brakes

    Howdy Y'all, I seem to remember asking this question several years ago...... Anyone out there in the land of (marine) OZ that are towing using electric trailer brakes? When you look at what's available, the Marine specific type electrics seem to have the water immersion part of it solved...
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    What IS this thing?

    Howdy all! I have a wonderful 2004 9.8hp Tohatsu outboard that I bought new. It actually runs great! (although I haven't used it much) I want to download the correct parts manual for it and I have found 3 possible for use. If I use the year model (2004) on the sticker, there's no...
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    DF175 Raw water pump replacement

    Howdy all, In a couple of days I am going to help my (non-technical) neighbor replace the raw water pump in in his (couple year old) DF175. He says he has a service manual and an OEM raw water pump "kit". I told him to get a couple of qts of Mercury HP gear oil too.... Is there anything...
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    Bravo/MIE Raw water pump impeller replacement

    Howdy all, Some people have indicated that you can go many years if the pump has "low" hours. Here's a pump that I am replacing the impeller on that only has 20hrs on it! You would think that it's in pretty good shape until the impeller is pulled. You can see that the "vanes" have a...
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    Evinrude Etec How it's made

    Howdy all, In case you've ever wondered how they go together, here's the answer. It's pretty cool. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uo1eso9Y_h8&feature=related
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    How Props are made

    I am sure a lot of people have seen this but it probably puts props in perspective! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT0YrvJoCmc&feature=related Cheers, Rick
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    Electric Marine Trailer Brakes

    Howdy all, I know this question has been probably been asked. I have been thinking about going to electric brakes for quite some time now. I know Dexter has a good brake system for NON "submersible" trailers. Fulton Performance is the only company that offers a "Marine" electric brake system...
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    Gawd, you guys aren't going to believe this!!!

    Ebay auction for "Mercruiser gimbal boots Bravo gimble" This HAS GOT TO BE A HOAX!!! Didn't PT Barnum have a saying for people who might be dumb enough to buy anything? I just HOPE THAT NO ONE HERE ACTUALLY BUYS THIS STUFF!!! And I hope this message prevents some unsuspecting person from...
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    Exhaust tip mufflers

    Howdy all, Can anyone tell me how these exhaust tips from Corsa (or similar tips) sound compared to regular (straight) thru-hull exhaust when run on a 454/Bravo? Do they really reduce the noise output significantly? Thanks, Rick
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    94 3.0L EST ignition

    Howdy all, got a 3.0L EST ignited engine. Timed to 1* BTDC with the "timing" wires shorted When I remove the "short" the engine dies. The module is also pretty warm when the engine is running ("short" connected) What sort of failure modes do these things exhibit? Thanks, Rick
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