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    Merc 1 drive door stop

    ok so i got my intermediate shift lever and installed it no problem... also got the drive back on with no problems... drive was in forward...<br /><br />ok so I started her up and prop wouldnt spin in forward or rev... now mind you it was working fine a week ago when i started my cam seal job...
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    intermediate shift shaft

    so I snapped the head of my shift shaft somehow and I now have a replacement... I just want to verify that when I install the drive again, I want to have the head of the shift shaft pointing straight forward correct? <br /><br />now I can have the prop spinnig forward or rev rotation when the...
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    Mercruiser engine swap...

    how much of a pane in the arse would it be to swap my Mercruiser 470 for a Mercruiser 305 V8?<br /><br />thanks<br />kid
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    Temp Guage not working

    ok so I can ground out the sending unit and it pegs the temp guage to HOT... but when engine running and warm dosent register anything...<br /><br />I have replaced the sending unit and same results... <br /><br />guage seems to be working... <br /><br />engine is mercruiser 470 in a 88' four...
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    electrical is killin me....

    ok so my electrical is all messed and I believe so is my fuel, tach, and temp guages...<br /><br />just needed to vent!!<br /><br /> :D
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    electrical is killin me....

    ok so my electrical is all messed and I believe so is my fuel, tach, and temp guages...<br /><br />just needed to vent!!<br /><br /> :D
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    no vlotage at coil

    ok so i can only get my engine running when i have a jumper from th + side of the batt to the + side of my coil...<br /><br />when the key is in "run" postition, I am not getting any juice to the coil...<br /><br />I have replaced the ignition switch, where should I go from here? would love to...
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    engine no run,,, so whats new

    ok so i got a 470 put back in my boat... now i cant get her to run... I am not getting any power to the positive side of the coil when in run position...<br /><br />when is "start" positon I am getting juice to the positive side of the coil and she sounds like she wants to kick, but she...
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    ATTN: *RODBOLT* Merc Aglin. Tool

    I found this in one of your posts...<br /><br />hello<br />yes it looks similar only about 3 feet long and no splines<br />one OD for the coupler and one OD for the gimbal bearing<br />I will get it tonight<br />looks like this storm coming is gonna be a big one. if it hits it will make a mess...
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    Where Do You Store Your Boat in the Winter?

    Were do you put your boat to rest when it comes time for winter?
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    What kinda oil....

    for my Mercruiser Aplha 1 drive?<br /><br />kid
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    used engine checklist

    so I am looking at a used Mercruiser 470... the engine starts right up idles no problem, and seems to run great... the guy selling it is doing so cause the boat itself is junk, floor rotten, so is the transem.<br /><br />my question is what should I be looking for when buying a used engine...
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    470 gaskets

    I am rebuilding my mercruiser 470, and have read to only use only mercruiser gaskets when rebuilding. <br /><br />anyone done a rubuild with anything other then mercruiser gaskets? did you have any problems?<br /><br /> :confused: <br /><br />thanks
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    hydraulic Lifter

    my service manual says i can break down the lifters clean them check them for wear and if all looks good, fill half way with oil, reassemble and we are back in business.. my question is these are $5 lifters at NAPA, should I just replace them or use the ones in the engine and just clean them up...
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    amarket.com

    anyone done business with these guys? looking at a gasket kit, http://amarket.com/imgs224b.htm... or should I just gor to NAPA?<br /><br />thanks
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    Oil Pump Welch Plug

    how do I get the darn thing out of the pump housing? I have removed the pin, but the welch plug is not budging. any ideas?<br /><br />merc 470 engine :confused:
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    Hone Cylinder walls?

    should I hone the walls before I install new rings? There is some surface rust. I have a Merc 470 190hp... <br /><br /> :confused:
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    Crank removal & installation (Merc 470)

    ok so I am not the worlds greatest mechanic (if you couldnt by my posts :D ) so my question to you all is how hard is it to remove and replace the crank from one block to another? Is this something you think I should have a "pro" do? Or can you average shadetree mechanic handle this one...
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    Stator Removal HELP!

    ok so ran into another bump in the road... I cant remove the Stator rotor, I guess it takes some kind of "special" tool? <br /><br />anyway around this? :confused:
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    To replace crank or not to replace crank...

    ok so here is my story in a nutshell, I picked up a 20' Four Winns Sundowner for cheap.. it had a cracked block, more like a gaping hole, but anyways... So my engine is a Merc 190hp (470)... So I am in the process of tearing down the engine and getting a new block...<br /><br />ok the enging...
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