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keokie replied to the thread Bravo 3 drive ratios.
Stay with the 2.2's in that BIII. Going to 2.0's will make it worse. You might be able to go to 2.43's. Couple thoughts on your...
Jun 3, 2023 at 3:23 PM -
keokie liked Espos4's post in the thread Bravo 3 drive ratios.
You said 3800 is your max rpm loaded with people and gear. How about unloaded? Can you hit higher rpm unloaded? How long have you...
Jun 3, 2023 at 3:06 PM -
keokie replied to the thread Absolutely frustrated with this Mercruiser engine.
Yes, but now there are plenty of decades old injected motors running perfectly, and virtually all failures are easy to diagnose and most...
Jun 2, 2023 at 6:38 PM -
keokie liked PlayDate's post in the thread Absolutely frustrated with this Mercruiser engine.
His boat weighs 8,500 lbs. He needs all the ponies to get that boat on plane.
Jun 2, 2023 at 6:33 PM -
keokie liked tony1b2000's post in the thread Changed impeller - now overheats 350MAG Bravo III Closed cooling.
If you do a google search, you will find mixed reviews on the Hardin Marine pumps. When I had a similar problem on my searay, I...
Jun 2, 2023 at 6:30 PM -
keokie replied to the thread Absolutely frustrated with this Mercruiser engine.
Well... I jumped into this late. I didn't see those compression numbers. All the good running big block Mercs I ever tested were all...
Jun 2, 2023 at 1:58 PM -
keokie replied to the thread Changed impeller - now overheats 350MAG Bravo III Closed cooling.
The BIII pumps of that vintage were known to wear out quickly... like 100 hours. So, 350 is actually a lot. I highly suspect the pump...
Jun 2, 2023 at 12:00 PM -
keokie replied to the thread Absolutely frustrated with this Mercruiser engine.
Really had my money on the ECM. I'm still thinking something electronic. Many years ago I had a friend with a fuel injected 454 Merc....
Jun 1, 2023 at 10:09 PM -
keokie replied to the thread Changed impeller - now overheats 350MAG Bravo III Closed cooling.
There are a number of possibilities. I think the most likely is a worn housing. This usually manifests itself with a brand new...
Jun 1, 2023 at 9:58 PM -
keokie liked John E3's post in the thread Potential Engine Pull Out.
It was mostly antifreeze. The head is coming off tonight to get the manifold bolts removed, and full inspection. All 4 cylinders on that...
Jun 1, 2023 at 2:03 PM -
keokie replied to the thread Potential Engine Pull Out.
As you note, the "full" closed system that includes the headers is larger than the "half" system. Just as a point of order, assuming...
Jun 1, 2023 at 1:23 PM -
keokie replied to the thread Heat Exchanger for my Sundancer.
San Juan is another manufacturer that can help.
Jun 1, 2023 at 12:53 PM -
keokie replied to the thread Cockpit area Spray Handle / Faucet replacement parts.
I did mine many years ago. I'm trying to find the name of the company that makes it. I do remember like you said, it is Italian. When...
Jun 1, 2023 at 12:47 PM