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    Trim Up and Down Problem - Clicks Both Ways

    Started out de-winterizing today in preparation for striper season. I had to replace a bad trim cylinder, which I did and when I went to bleed to system, nothing except clicks from both up and down (the tilt motor ran minutes before I started the work). This is a 1982 Mercruiser 470 with dual...
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    Just Had a "HOLY S**t" moment - Need Advice (Mercruiser 470)

    I am pretty sure what the answer will be to this question (and I am sure it is NOT GOOD): 1983 Mercruiser 470 - has always ran like a champ except for when i needed to rebuild the carb a few years ago. I also replaced the entire fuel system including tank and all lines last year. Was...
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    Rochester 2GC Fast Idle Cam Alignment - Mercruiser 470

    The Fast Idle Cam on my Mercruiser 470 does not align with the Throttle Body Assembly where the throttle cable attaches. It seems that it should. When the throttle is a WOT, the plate is still closed and I think it should be open. How should this Cam align with the Throttle Body plate...
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    Post Carb Rebuild Starting/Running Problems!! - HELP!!

    OK. First of all. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide. I just rebuilt my Rochester 2bbl carb on my Mercruiser 470. The carb had not been cleaned since I got the boat in October and the old owner gave me the carb rebuild kit. I did all the work myself and took a good day and a half...
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    Mercruiser 470 (120/140) Plugs foul if below 10 mph for 10 minutes....WHY????

    I have a 1982 Mercruiser 470 that runs like a horse, but at 10 mph or less for 10 minutes or so (like in a no wake zone) the plugs foul. I'm trying to figure out why. Plugs have been replaced as has all electronic parts such as points, wires and ignition (which is now electronic). Am I...
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    A CRY FOR HELP - DeeJayCee/Rodbolt...ANYONE!

    OK...I have been having fits with my motor all year. I'm ready to let it fall of the back of the boat! 1982 Suzuki DT85. Here is the problem. I've replaced the entire fuel system, except the carbs. The motor runs fine with the muffs on it in the driveway. When I take it to the ramp, it...
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    Suzuki DT85 - Is this a CARB problem? Help!

    I have a 1982 Suzuki DT 85 that was on a boat I refurbished last year. I do not know the history if the motor. The boat/motor ran well towards the end of last season. I winterized it per the normal recommended process (filled it, treated fuel, fogging oil, etc.) The first time out it ran...
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    1982 70 hp Johnson 2 Stroke - Resale Value?

    Where can I go to find the resale value of a 1982 70 hp Johnson? It is a great motor with tilt/trim but no control box. I'm thinking about selling it as I have no use for it (I'm using my 85 hp Suzuki). Is there a "blue book" for boat motors?
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    HELP!! Major Shifting Problem 1982 Suzuki DT85 NO FORWARD GEAR!!

    Took 3 year boat/motor renovation to river today for first run. Everything was perfect until we put the motor into forward. Nothing happened, except the throttle increased. No prop spin, no gear engage...nothing. Has tested everything 4 times in the past 2 weeks with the earmuffs on in the...
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    Truck Bed Liner On Outside of Hull????

    Friend of mine just did the exterior portion of his hull with Herculiner roll-on DIY truck bed liner. Does anyone have experience with this being on the outside/underwater part of the boat? I told him that I thought is should go inside, but he didn't want to remove his flooring. Will the stuff...
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    Overcoating original paint - Aluminum 1973 Starcraft

    Finishing up a 3 year renovation of a 1973 Starcraft 18' Holiday. My last task is to paint the boat, which is aluminum. The original paint is in pretty good shape for it's age, with only a few spots of bare metal. I want to paint it white as the original paint is Avocado Green and it is UGLY...
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