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    Which Manual??

    Is this thing an Alpha 1 6134160 I asked this before with another question but never got a definate. I need to download a manual now, I'm ready to hit the bellows. Don't know if I need Manual # 4, 5, or 6.
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    New engine to turn the old Jet Pump, Which One

    Hello Every One, First off I hope your weekend is going well and you are out soakin up some sun. Now after tossing the idea and checking the hull out on the old Family boat, ('61 Buehler Turbocraft), it is decided to restore her. The orginal engine is just not going to work. It was a...
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    Cleaning Heat exhanger with Muriatic Acid?

    Hello folks, Can I take apart the heat exchanger on my 470 and drop it in a Muriatic acid and water solution to clean it out? Then reassemble it with new gaskets. I've done motorcycle fuel tanks and cast iron intakes and exhaust manifolds (automotive) this way? Or is the Radiator / Machine...
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    A Very Effective Carb Cleaning Technique

    This is how I clean ANY CARB. I don't like using all the harsh chemicals nor do I like breathing the fumes so here is what I do. Tear the carb apart and set aside any plastic parts, rubbber parts etc (i.e. floats, diaphrams, etc). Now go to the grocery store and get you a big bottle of lemon...
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    Do I have the right Equipment to Hit the Gulf Stream??

    Ok fella's, Fishing the Gulf Stream regularly has always been a dream of sorts for me. Now I can probably get into some Mahi Mahi, wahoo, tuna etc. at 40 plus miles off the coast of charleston. I have a '78 Grady 212 Chesapeak, with a single 470 Mercruiser, Now the engine runs fanastic, Of...
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    Where did the title "470" Come from anyway?

    Ok its a 3.7 Litre, 224 cubic inch, half a 460CI Ford, Aluminum block Cast Iron headed Inline 4 slugger. So I don't see where 470 comes into play.
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    Ok I've been doing some thinking

    Hello Everyone, I've been pondering this all day, so I want some opinions. I don't think this will be cost effective, but it has its advantages. I have a '78 Grady White 212 Chesapeake with an I/O Merc 470, now while this engine and outdrive so far work great (haven't water tested yet). One...
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    1961 Buehler Turbocraft Jet 32F

    Hello Folks, I have this boat that has been in my family as far back as I can remember. Its a Buehler Turbocraft jet 32F, I have so many fond memories in that old glass. So everyday when I'm working on the Grady White there she is looking at me. So I think I might try to give her a new...
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    Looking for oil change pump

    Hey fella's, I'm looking for the oil change pump. The top of the dip stick tube on my 470 is threaded, so I'm looking for one to fit it. I see the ones on here for pumping lube into the lower unit, but not the oil "change" pump. Any help? Sure would make the next time i have to change the...
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    Decode Serial Numbers, Stator Removal (470)

    Hey Folks. My boat is a '78 Grady White, but someone has either did some updating or its a newer engine (470), I have the 4" heat exchanger, and I have the Alternator conversion. Engine- 5821095 Drive- 6134160 what drive is this so I can download the appropriate manual Also since I have...
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    New Mercruiser 470 Owner with a boatload of questions

    Hello Everyone, I am new here, I joined to get the lowdown on this new powerplant. I bought a 21' Grady White with cuddy yester day, The boat has been sitting for 3 years all the water and gas was drained out of it. I spent all day today cleaning the old girl up, which she is in fine shape...
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