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Try idling the engine for about five minutes before shut down. Also run the Bilge Blower while underway all the time and for ten minutes after slowing. Al W.

Check with West Marine.

It should cost you about $100 at a good Canvas shop. They will Bend up a new one. Al W.

I was part of the Victim Recovery Team for Flight 800. The Navy set up a Security Zone around a very large area. The News Media made every attempt to violate this Zone using everything from Telephoto Lenses to High Power Listening Devices. They even had Lip Readers watching threw High Power...

Corn, Corn, Corn! Crummy Fuel, Crummy Fuel Crummy Fuel! Al W.

Certainly Plausable. Especially with a Small Block Chevy. Al W.

Change out your Ignition Relay. They get Cranky with time. The Fuel Pump uses the same Numbered one and I'd change out that one to.

When replacing the Hard Suction Hose be certain to get the Hose with Two Reinforcing Wires. The Manufacturers Identification Number should include the number of Wires encased. It doesn't Kink even in a 90 Degree Bend and will resist collapsing better. And, I also would never put nothing but...

Same to you, Sir! Al W.

My experience is only with B-III Outdrives. And I am really surprised that Mercruiser is still using this method of Thru Transom Water Pick Up. A Rubber Hose held in place by a Friction Bushing. It is a wonder that an Engineer liked this design and a Supervisor signed off on it even though it is...

I use Google all the Time as a great place to do Research on unknown Topics. There was no intent to cause Slight or Criticism. My abilities to adequately describe any given Topic as a Hunt and Peck Typist are the reason for the Google suggestion. If you read back threw this Thread you will come...

Yes! A source for Raw Water will still be required as well. It's really time for you to do some Homework by Googling the various Terms we are discussing. The Internet is a great place to understand things that are new to us. If you intend to own this boat for a long time I'd suggest a Closed...

The issue of Blocking the unused Water Intake Hose that goes thru the Transom Plates can easily be Plugged with Silicon Sealer applied from the Drive side while the Drive is off. Just put the Tube Nozzle deep into the Hose and Fill it as best you can.This way there is no need to spend the $25...

The Drive will not retain Water anymore than it normally does. It is a Self Draining situation. The Issue for you, if your boat is under Warranty is that Mercruiser Stands Tall and does the right thing! Here's some more Info. from another Forum by another Pro Mech.. Hey guys, just wanted to...

Here are a few more Photos. I'll go into better detail if requested. The Pick Up shown is not mine. It is shown just as an example.

Wow! Throw the BS Flag! This problem has Plagued B-III's for a long time and has NOTHING to do with the way your boat is used! The solution is to use a Block Off Plate where the Goose Neck mounts to the Transom Plate, (Available as a Mercruiser Part), and install a Water Scoop Thru Hull Raw...

Good for you, Gary! Life is for Fun and Profit! Thanks for working today! Al W.

I only use Merc's Silver Gaskets and Torque appropriately and they haven't Failed. Al W.

Seeing as I never go to Chesapeake Bay, I feel Safer now!! Al W.

An excelent suggestion! Al W.