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    Mercruiser 170 Wont turn by hand

    Ok before i get into this, I dont know for sure if the motor is lock up. I had starting issues and fixed it with a solenoid. I drained the oil which was full of oil and fuel mixture, which I was told was when the float was stuck on the carb causing it to flood. So they rebuild it. I try to turn...
  2. J

    Mercruiser 170 Starting issues (HELP!!!!!!!!)

    I just recently got a 1986 Larson with a 170 mercruiser in it. The guy swore up and down it would start. Well for one he bought the wrong starter and took the original start apart and and put the gear in the starter he had purchased. After buying a new starter and installing it. I wired it the...
  3. J

    351 W to a 302

    I am wondering it I can use my outdrive which is made for a 351 W mercruiser and put it on a boat with a 302. Will it bolt to the bellhousing and the gear ratios not me a problem?
  4. J

    Mercruiser 470 Overheating

    I have a 1980 Crestliner with a mercruiser 470 with a closed cooling system. I just replaced the impeller and it stays at about 200 degrees at 3/4 throttle on plane but as soon as you get it wide opened it starts climbing. I am under the impression this motor was a piece of @#$% especially since...
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