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    Faulty NEW Temp Sender/Gauge?

    1980 Merc 470 3.7L serial#5520896 I have read extensively on the temp/overheating threads in these forums before posting. I have been concerned that my engine was running hot the last couple weeks...Gauge reads 210-220 under load. Changed sender and tried it with 2 different gauges--same...
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    temperature sender question

    1980 mercruiser 470 serial 5520896. Got a new temp gauge and sender today. Wanted to replace old color code temp gauge with real numbers. The sender threads were too small so I left the old sender in to see if it worked. no dice. gauge got up to 130F, thermom in exhaust man got up to 165F...
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    closed cooling system check

    1980 mercruiser 470 ser#5520896 I'm not sure if my circulating pump is working or if I may have clogged passages in my cooling system. I can feel air pockets in the hoses is the presence of any air in the system not normal? Is there a way to check the circ pump with out removal? I have a new...
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    Engine Temps

    Mercruiser 470, 2 BBL, 1980 model, serial number 5520896 I am breaking in a rebuilt motor and am concerned about overheating issues. The motor otherwise runs fine. The coolant reservoir has had to be refilled twice with 1/3 gallon with less than one hour run total time, 3 20 minute test runs...
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    Vapor Lock?

    Thanks to this great forum I have been able to rebuild my 1980 Searay with mercruiser 470. I have taken her out 3x for some nice test runs. I have an issue with what I believe to be vapor lock all three times. Symptoms: Starts fine when cold, runs great, when stopped for 30 min or so, the...
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