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  1. SDSeville

    Merc 470 3.7 Warm Start Troubles

    My 1986 3.7 starts perfect when cold, idles great, and runs like a champ all day long. However, the warm starting is giving me fits. It always starts, but usually takes forever and feels like the choke is on or it is flooded. I have tried pumping the throttle one time before I turn the key to...
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    First Tow, and other misadventures

    Re: First Tow, and other misadventures Vessel Assist had bumpers the size of beach balls all the way down the side of their boat. Not a single scratch. You can see one of the bumpers in this picture right behind my son (who was thinking our week on the lake was over). Luckily the guys in...
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    Help - dead on the water

    Well, my family and I are floating on Lake Mohave waiting for Boat US towing. My 1986 Sea Ray Sevilee with Merc 470 were crusing just fine for 2 straight days when all of a sudden ...sputter...then about 5 seconds later ...dead. No electrical at all. Starter won't turn no power to radio or...
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    Alpha 1 gen 1 - What size hex wrench for trim tab?

    Does anyone know what size hex wrench/key I need to adjust my trim tab? It is obviously not one of the 12 I have in my tool box and I want to make sure I buy the right size. Thanks!
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    Cracked Valve Cover Merc 170

    Re: Cracked Valve Cover Merc 170 Just to close the loop on this one -- thanks for the help everyone. I wound up ordering the covers from Bt Doctur's link and got a valve cover breather from O'Reilly.
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    Merc 470 (3.7) Temperature Sending Unit

    Is there a Sierra or other aftermarket sending unit that will work in this motor? Merc part number is 15995, but it is $62. I was hoping there was something a little cheaper out there. The Sierra guy told me that his only work with Sierra gauges. By the way, I need this part because I spun...
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    Merc 170 Exhaust manifold/coolant reservoir gasket

    Re: Merc 170 Exhaust manifold/coolant reservoir gasket Well, it had 27-18272. You were right Terry. Here are the pics. But now I have a bigger problem than needing a new gasket. On of the bolts was partially frozen in the coolant reservoir and tore up the threads on the manifold a bit...
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    Can a Bimini Top be Cut to Make it Lower?

    I have been shopping for a 36" tall bimini top for my 19' Sea Ray BR. I found a local company that sells biminis for cheap ($139), but the lowest they make is 46". I will likely buy the 46", but can it be cut down if it turns out to be too high?
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    1986 Sea Ray Seville Restoration

    Re: 1986 Sea Ray Seville Restoration Got a couple more hours in today on the gel coat. 4.5 hours total and have done the stern and one side. Hard to believe it was a chaulky pink a few hours ago.
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    Wax Stripping - Restoration

    Re: Wax Stripping - Restoration Did another 2 hours. So much for a learning curve...this takes a lot of time. Finished stern and one side -- 4 hours total so far.
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    Wax Stripping - Restoration

    Re: Wax Stripping - Restoration Here is what mine looks like after sand, buff, and polish. Still needs wax. As I posted earlier, I am only about 1/4 done.
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    1986 Sea Ray Seville Restoration

    Re: 1986 Sea Ray Seville Restoration Finally got to restoring the shine to the paint. I am very happy with how it has turned out. If this beautiful new shine doesn't go away quickly, I may just throw the Vaseline away. I have only done about a 1/4 of the boat so far. It took me 2.5 hours...
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    Merc 170 Exhaust manifold/coolant reservoir gasket

    I am replacing the gasket between the exhaust manifold and coolant reservoir on my 1986 merc 170 (3.7). Please tell me if I am reading the manual correctly. As I see it, you can replace the 2 gaskets and stainless steel plate with one seperator gasket (27-97542). It doesn't make sense, but...
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    Lake Mojave - Stay in Laughlin or Katherine's Landing?

    My family and I are going to Lake Mojave for 5 days at the end of the month. In the past, we have stayed at the hotel at Katherine's Landing. However, I noticed that the casinos in Laughlin are super cheap now -- about 1/5 the cost of Katherine's Landing. Has anyone stayed in Laughlin and...
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    Cracked Valve Cover Merc 170

    I cracked the valve cover on my 1986 Merc 170 3.7 while changing the gasket this morning. I had the torque wrench set for 7.5 foot pounds and was tightening alternate sides diagonally. This corner cracked before I hit the proper torque. The local marina says they can't get the part. Can...
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    Gasket Adhesive on Intake Manifold Gasket

    I am installing a new intake manifold gasket on my 1986 Merc 170. Is it ok to use a little gasket adhesive in spots to keep it in place while I am getting everything together? The guy at the shop says I don't need to, but it seems like it will make the job a little easier.
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    Anyone Been to Lake Elsinore (CA)?

    Re: Anyone Been to Lake Elsinore (CA)? Finally, here are a few videos. They are just of the kids, but you can get a good look at the lake in the background. Here are some videos - Taught the boy to drive - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdMLo...ature=youtu.be Daughters learning to...
  18. SDSeville

    Carb Rebuild Kit Merc 470 (A679763)

    It is time to rebuild my carb, but I can't figure out which kit to order (neither can my local marina). 1986 Merc 470 sn A679763 Thanks!
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    Tried Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner On Hull -- DID NOT WORK

    OK. I had some bad rust and exhaust stains on the hull, so I tried the miracle cleaner - Lysol toilet bowl cleaner (blue. no bleach). Applied with a sponge, let it sit 10 minutes, hosed off -- maybe removed 20% of the crud. Applied it again and scrubbed with the other side (abrasive) of the...
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    Anyone Been to Lake Elsinore (CA)?

    I am taking the family to Lake Elsinore this weekend for some camping, skiing, and fishing. We are renting an RV and having it delivered to the Lake Elsinore Marina. I have only been there once to test the boat after some repairs, but it seemed pretty nice for a local lake. Has anyone been...
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