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I was a dealer for IMP from 1988 through 1991 and we were the second largest in the country. Raymonds, at Lake of the Ozarks was #1. In the late eighties the company had changed its name to...

Correction again. All Pontiac blocks were the same up and including the 455 cu inch stump puller. There was no small block--big block unless one was talking cubic inches.......

I had to take the boat out of the water for winter storage. Running across the lake for 10 minutes on the way to pull it out, it ran on all 8 then dropped a cylinder for the balance of the trip. ...

At this stage I'm thinking more of an electrical gremlin--coil, bad ground, chafed wire, loose or corroded electrical connection, etc. However, I have an open mind and certainly would entertain all...

Just returned from the boat. Did a compression test on #8 and I was shocked! 160 psi. Reinstalled spark plug and decided to go through the Rinda testing of injectors, coils, etc. Instead of...

Thanks for the reply. Probably a good suggestion. Have there been problems with the pcm 555? Boat is a 2003 but motors were built in 2002.

I'm absolutely positive that there is a black cloud over my head following me around! Boat is in fresh water and about a month ago the port engine wouldn't RPM over 3200. After much digging it was a...

Could anyone with a Mercruiser 496 give me some typical figures as to the water pressure of the sea water pump at idle and say 3600 rpm. Thanks...

I feel certain that there is corrosion between the stainless steel sleeve and the aluminum cover. I have gotten both detent balls freed up and lubricated but I've got to wonder what critters may be...

I have two Bravo 3's that got water into the shifter cavity. Would like to remove the stainless sleeve and detent balls for cleaning and lubrication but I'm at a loss on how to get out...Thanks

I straightened two of mine recently with a large metal clamp. Put the clamps on and gave it a little turn every few days, Worked perfectly!

Mobilemercman: Wouldn't the cable be encased in the boot. Are you suggesting that I remove the boot or are you referring to a visual inside the boat? Thanks... Bill

I recently purchased my first Bravo 3 boat and dry shifted it a number of times. Later read that's a no no. Well started boat yesterday on the trailer and its stuck in neutral--won't shift into...

I want to fill the fuel filters (recently changed) without starting the 2003 496. Will the electric pumps work with the kill switch off or how would I go about disabling the ignition. Thanks...

I'm getting ready to start up boat after winter storage and found a broken heat sensor on an exhaust manifold. Ordered the part, however, I want to start up the boat prior to its arrival. Will the...

I recently purchased a boat in California with twin early 2003 Merc 496Ho smartcraft equipped engines. Has Mercruiser made any changes to this powerplant to comply with California emissions? If...

I was at the plant a couple of weeks ago and took the complete tour. Yes, production was definately down but so are the other boat manufacturers. I was very impressed by the fiberglass layup...

Just thinking--an electric pump pulling from an oil source and connected to a oil fitting on the engine would pressurize the system with oil. Then gently turn engine over. Anyone think this would...

Exactly. How would I get to the pump?

I purchased a boat that hasn't been run in 5 years. Twin 496Ho Merc motors. Next spring will be started for first time in 5 + years. Can the oil pumps be primed prior to firing them up. If so,...