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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 International Marine Products Inc. During the recession of 90-91, IMP went into bankruptcy although it...

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. Over the winter, I'll dig into it more, however, I'm convinced its electrical. One strange thing...

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 suggestions...

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 attempting to disconnect both the low and hi pressure fuel pumps, I shut the gas valve off from the tank...

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 Denso plug issue and replaced all with AC and ran fine. Let it set for a month without using and...

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 lurking behind the detent...

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 forward or reverse. What damage have I done and how do I correct it. Thanks

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 engine start up with the plug-in connection disconnected from this sensor. Thanks..