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    Starter Problem

    Ok, I have posted theis earlier my starter works most of the time and other times the solenoid just clicks. I have checked all connection done all the elertical diagonsis everything is fine. I loosen the starter and shake it: then tighten it back up and it turns over. Sounds like the starter...
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    Starter circuit

    I posted earlier that my starter was working when it wanted too and everytime I loosened up the starter and wiggled it would wor. I took starter out took to Napa they did a test said starter was fine not drawing any more volts&amps then it should. I have cleaned all coonections and don a test on...
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    Starter Problem 1986 Mercruiser/470

    My starter seems to acting up. works when it wants to. I have done all the tests on the slave solenoid and battery they are fine. When I loosen the starter from the engine wiggle it and then tighten back up the starter starts working again. I'm thinking that the pinion gear is getting stuck in...
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    Exhaust Manifold Bolt torque

    Repalcing the exhaust manifold gasket on a 86 mercruiser 470(yes the dreaded 470) anyway does anyone know what the spec is on how much torque to apply to the bolts? I assume you tighten from the center out correct? Do you apply any gasket sealer or not t? The mechanic at the local marina said...
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    86 Mercruiser Exhast manifold-carb?s

    I have owned a 86 Sea-Ray seville for the last three years. Previosly had one owner who took great care of it. Last year when doing the winterization I noticed a small ehaust leak where the exhaust manifold bolts to the block. The engine is a 3.7L 170hp 4cyl. Here are my questions? 1.) Should I...
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