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    bad 470 fuel pump, carb or dealer

    I had the local marina repair my engine (water in oil) and valve job and a few other things. When I gave them the boat to work on, the engine started and ran great (water in oil, milky oil). After they completed the work on the engine they said it ran great. I picked it up and worked on the...
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    Ski rope length

    What is the best length of rope to use for kids and for adults?
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    Plywood to use for floor

    I have to fix the floor in my 1984 Beretta. What type of plywood do I need to use and how long does the hardner take to check hardness?
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    Temp gage with warning

    I have a 470 mercruiser in a 1984 Beretta. Last year I overheated and spent $2k to replace all of the gaskets in the engine (nice paint job on the engine now). Is there a good temp gage out there that will shut down the engine or sound an alarm when it gets too hot? Thanks, Todd
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    Buick LaSabre pulling boat

    I have a 2002 Buick LaSabre and own a 1984 Beretta. The trailer is dual axel and has a tongue weight of about 40 lbs. The trailer is rated for 4,500 lbs. I put a hitch on my Buick and tow my boat. I live by the lake and launch the boat each time I use it and never go over 35 mph. Does any one...
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    Materials to use for new floor in boat

    I need to replace some plywood in my 1984 Beretta. The floor is soft an some stringers are rotten. What type of plywood do I need for the floor and what wood do I use for the beams?
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    Beam to hold motor mount for 470 mercruiser

    Motor mount that bolts to the beam between the stringers. The shop said it was bad. The shop told me today that they have to pull the engine and cut out the beam between the stringers and replace it because is was rotten. I knocked hard on the bean and I did not see that the beam was in need to...
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    470 Mercruiser stator to alternator kit

    Where can i find an alternator bracket, alternator and wiring harness and instructions for replacing the stator to an anternator in my 470 mercruiser? Do I need to remeve the water cooled voltage regulator? Any direction would be great. tp
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    engine block for 470

    I changed engine oil on my 1984 470 mercruiser 3.7 and the oil came out milky. I put new oil in and started it for 3 minutes and the oil came out milky again. What are the options and where can I get a rebuilt engine or just the block? I live in Minnesota.
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