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I have a Mercruiser 470 and ran the prop aground in the shallows today. Of course the prop is a bit bent and will have to be replaced. I put the engine in forward gear and reverse and spun the prop by hand. Normally it should not spin. I also checked the main shaft from the engine into the...
I have a 1985 Mercruiser 470. Also have the reconverted alternator kit installed. Starter works fine when the engine is cold. If I run the boat for awhile and try to restart when the engine is hot the starter just clicks. I can take a screwdriver and jump the starter solenoid to the starter and...
