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    Starter Solenoid Mounting - Where is yours located?

    Hello Iboaters! I am looking for advice. I have a small aluminum 14' with a 1962 Evinrude 18 horse. I have the starter solenoid rigged up and it works great, but I just have it hanging from the battery. Does anyone have any neat contraptions for mounting these? I can just bolt it on the...
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    470 Ring Gear Replacement

    Would anyone know the number of teeth on a Mercruiser 470 (170, 180 hp) ring gear? This is the flywheel component that the starter engages. I think it's a standard GM part, I'm gonna run down to the auto parts store and grab one once I know the teeth count. If anyone knows, thanks, I really...
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    Starter Question

    I recently had some starting issues. I think these issues were caused by my starter pinion gear and the teeth of the flywheel on my 470. I put in a new starter pinion, only to have it chewed up again. Here are my questions: 1. Should the starter pinion gear be fully extended (engaging...
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    Almost stuck on the bay....hard starting issues

    I'll keep it short and simple. My boat has a 470 170hp on it. Yeah I know the issues....it's an 81 Sea Ray. The problem I encountered is that after running for a while, I turned off the engine. When I tried to re-start, the engine turned VERY slowly, then would not start. It turns for about...
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    Temperature Gauge on 3.7L not working

    Mercruiser 3.7L/470 1981... My temp gauge on the dash does not work. I would trace the lines back and find out where they go, but they aren't hooked up behind the dash :eek: The PO told me he did a lot of re-wiring. It looks like he did more bad than good. Anyway, my question is whether...
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    Wiring up my truck - HELP!

    So, I have a '00 Nissan Pathfinder So far, I put in all new wiring in my trailer, works great. The problem I have is wiring my truck. In my truck, I have 5 connections, left turn, right turn, tail lights, ground and brake lights. I have a 4 way connector, with L turn, R turn, ground and...
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    Name this Outdrive

    Below is a picture of my outdrive. It's from an '81 Searay with a 3.7L 470. Can anyone name it? Is it a Mercruiser I? I am looking for a transom seal kit and I'm not sure what to get. Either a Sierra Part 18-2601 or 18-8205. 18-2601, indicates that it is for Mercruiser R, MR, ALPHA 1...
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    Bellows Replacement

    Hello all, I have a 1981 Mercruiser 3.7L on my Sea Ray. I have a few questions: I am aware that this is the dreaded 470 motor - that's not my question...;) My outdrive bellows need replacement. The shift, u joint and exhaust bellows are all cracked. What outdrive do I have? How can I tell...
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    1981 SeaRay SR V192 3.7l Mercruiser

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    1967 Starcraft 19' Imperial - Anyone have info?

    Hi All, For under 600 bucks, I just bought a Fiberglass 1967 18' Starcraft Imperial I/O V hull with a 250cid 150hp Mercruiser. This thing is a beast, at just under 2000 pounds (empty!). Overall the boat is in okay shape, but it needs work. I'll have to go through the trailer as well...
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