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    1982 mercrusier 470 4 cyl 3.7 fuel pump

    Question 1 Why is the mechanical fuel pump look like it is mounted up side down . (fuel filter bowl on top) I know it right the engine ran fine for 4 months before the pump gave up. It just appears to be mounted in this uncommon position compared to most mechanical f/p i'v seen and installed...
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    1982 mercruiser 470 starter replacement

    Is there a replacement starter with a piggy back solenoid available for my 1982 mercruiser 4 cyl 470 3.7 engine. The original starter does not have a solenoid attached on top of the starter casing, it is mounted separately. I feel the original starter of this type have a tendency for the pinion...
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    1982 mercruiser 470 Over Charging

    Hi, I have a 1982 Sea Ray mercruiser 470, 4cyl. 3.7 engine which has stators built in behind the harmonic balance, wired to a water cooled electronic regulator that is over charging the battery, The higher the RPM's the higher the charging voltage , peaking at 17 volts . I want to disable the...
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    Bottom end of Stern drive mystery hole in the casing ?

    While preparing to re-install my 1982 pre-Alfa stern drive, that has been hanging from a cherry picker (engine puller hoist) for the last two days. I noticed a small round spot of gear oil about the size of a half dollar on the floor, looking up at the lower end, i see a very small perfectly...
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    Mercruiser Stern Drive stuck 1 inch before going back into housing.

    Hi, 1982 Sea Ray 19ft 4cyl 470 engine. This boat sat out of water for 10 years , After purchased it, I put it into the lake , got the engine running , ran ok for about 1/2 hr. then i noticed the temp gauge slowly go towards the end of the green scale, as well as left and right turns , tilt leg...
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