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Forum: General Q & A
03-01-2013, 03:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,830
Posted By Redeye

Thanks Jaay Teee that should get us there

Thanks Jaay Teee that should get us there
Forum: General Q & A
02-27-2013, 06:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,830
Posted By Redeye

500 EFI timing

We rebuilt a merc 500 EFI and need to know the base timing specs and timing procedure for initial start up.
Thanks for your help:cartman:
Forum: General Q & A
01-21-2013, 12:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,835
Posted By Redeye

thanks mike, I was thinking the same thing why...

thanks mike, I was thinking the same thing why spend all of the $ time effort and energy and risk loosing it all.

I will post some pics when we start putting her back together
taking the heads...
Forum: General Q & A
01-17-2013, 06:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,835
Posted By Redeye

thanks again for imput every oneI have another...

thanks again for imput every oneI have another question
I am concerned about contamination {metal} in my existing oil cooler and lines are we able to clean or flush them or should they be replaced?
Forum: General Q & A
01-05-2013, 11:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,835
Posted By Redeye

Hello again Guys and thanks for your input. I...

Hello again Guys and thanks for your input.
I have puchased a GM Marine 502 HO longblock
I want to back to or as close as possible to the original 500 EFI specs
Can someone reccomend who I should...
Forum: General Q & A
11-26-2012, 05:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,835
Posted By Redeye

would I be able to use my existing valves and...

would I be able to use my existing valves and rockers?

thanks for your help
Forum: General Q & A
11-26-2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,835
Posted By Redeye

we have not removed the cam yet How can I be...

we have not removed the cam yet
How can I be sure the cam that is in it is the correct cam?

after doing some research it looks like the
GM 502 HO long block has all of the correct internals?
Forum: General Q & A
11-26-2012, 02:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,835
Posted By Redeye

500 efi long block replacement

I have a 500 EFI that threw a rod and ended up cracking the block.

I want to get a new long block and bolt all of my 500 EFI
componnants on to it. I understand that I may need to change the cam....
Forum: General Q & A
07-01-2011, 07:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 902
Posted By Redeye

I am using it on my 500 EFI no issues at all ...

I am using it on my 500 EFI no issues at all

3 connections on both sides
Forum: General Q & A
05-21-2011, 09:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 24,550
Posted By Redeye

thanks for the great help, will try this on my...

thanks for the great help, will try this on my next day off.
I forgot to mention that this is a bravo drive without trim tabs
Forum: General Q & A
05-21-2011, 07:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 24,550
Posted By Redeye

I believe that we have those wire connected as...

I believe that we have those wire connected as the trime works properly.... just no gauge
Forum: General Q & A
05-21-2011, 06:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 24,550
Posted By Redeye

where would the trim gauge sensor be located? I...

where would the trim gauge sensor be located?
I am sure we did not break the cables
Forum: General Q & A
05-21-2011, 01:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 24,550
Posted By Redeye

Trim gauge not working

I recently pulled my 7.4 mpi 454 and installed a 500 efi.

Everything is working but the trim gauge.

The trim works both up and down but the gauge remains pegged in the up position.

Is there...
Forum: General Q & A
05-05-2011, 11:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,744
Posted By Redeye

Just completed the engine install and the dual...

Just completed the engine install and the dual battery install and this boat is ready to hit the water.
I couldnt remember what my spare prop was and low and behold it is a bravo 1 22p 4 blade. I...
Forum: General Q & A
04-30-2011, 10:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,744
Posted By Redeye

hanks for the photo tip.. unfortunately I do most...

hanks for the photo tip.. unfortunately I do most of my computer surfing while at work and all of the photosharing sites are blocked
Forum: General Q & A
04-28-2011, 03:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,744
Posted By Redeye

I havent figured out how to get photos on here yet

I havent figured out how to get photos on here yet
Forum: General Q & A
04-28-2011, 10:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,744
Posted By Redeye

When we dropped in the EFI 500 with the stock E...

When we dropped in the EFI 500 with the stock E tops exhaust the exits where the tails would clamp on were almost 3" taller than the the transom deck and were about 2.5" from touching it. There would...
Forum: General Q & A
04-27-2011, 09:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,744
Posted By Redeye

I am still learning here myself... but as I...

I am still learning here myself... but as I understand it the 1.5 to 1 stock gears turn the prop 1 time for every 1.5 turns of the engine

the 1.35 to 1 gears turn the prop 1 time for every 1.35...
Forum: General Q & A
04-26-2011, 08:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,744
Posted By Redeye

Hi Alan We are using the stock 500 efi setup...

Hi Alan
We are using the stock 500 efi setup (less E tops) they wont fit under the hatch or clear the transom........ how frustrating was that!
We went with the imco power flow exhaust and will be...
Forum: General Q & A
04-26-2011, 07:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,744
Posted By Redeye

I am going with the gear change on the advice of...

I am going with the gear change on the advice of my (mercruiser certified) mechanic he is very familiar with my boat and has done many performance builds. He also had the gears at home and is doing...
Forum: General Q & A
04-24-2011, 11:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,744
Posted By Redeye

thanks guys for your input, Changing the...

thanks guys for your input,
Changing the gears and running the 23 mirage to get a baseline was also the advice of my mechanic buddy that is helping me with the install we wanted to try not to...
Forum: General Q & A
04-24-2011, 01:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,744
Posted By Redeye

Thanks for the input I was using a 23p mirage...

Thanks for the input I was using a 23p mirage prop and the speed was on speedo only
Forum: General Q & A
04-23-2011, 04:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,744
Posted By Redeye

HP 500 EFI (in 20.5 cougar sport skier)

Hello every one, I recently purchased a 500 EFI thru the Offshore Only classifieds and am almost done with the install into my Cougar 20.5 sport skier.

We are changing the stock bravo 1.50 gears...
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