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    Outdrive for my Merc 3.7 non tested

    Re: Outdrive for my Merc 3.7 non tested Thanks Don, I circled the hole here. The outdrive is from a mercruiser 470 3.7 ltr, 4 cyl.
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    Outdrive for my Merc 3.7 non tested

    This outdrive... I dont know what type/model it is, and i have never had it tested or used... We took it off of a boat i recently got. From the picture you can see a pretty good sized hole at the back, it does not go all the way through, but i dont know how this could have happened or if its...
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    repaint outdrive

    I am going to repaint my outdrives. I hope i can get some advice. I am looking for a decently priced sand blaster, one which sells at local stores like HD or Lowes... I also am looking for the best paint to use?
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    My unreliable old boat

    Mt first boat was a 21ft glastron cuddy powered by a mercuiser 165hp. I didnt know much back then about boats, but it ran "sometimes". This was like 17 years ago, me and my buddies used to go fishing all the time with always great success... One day we decided to go watch a fireworks show...
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    Any Imperial owners out there???

    I have a Imperial 260FC, when i google this boat i only get like 2 results.. LOL Ive searched the forums and hardly anything came up.. Mostly my posts... Any of you lurkers own this boat? Used to own it? Know stuff about it? I really love the build and I am extremely happy with the boat, i...
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    Best tow vehicle - Opinions and recommendations please

    Re: Best tow vehicle - Opinions and recommendations please i tow a 1987 Imperial 260 Family Cruiser with a 1999 Land Rover Discovery. Although this car is not really made for large towing, i have absolutely no issues. here is a pic
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    My Merc 470 rebuild

    Re: My Merc 470 rebuild I attached a few more pics In this picture, can anypone tell me ehat this thing is with the yellow handle? Its in my dog house.. but for what i dont know... My car looks like a toy Few pics of the dog house... Can ony attach 5 files per post... I will add...
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    My Merc 470 rebuild

    Re: My Merc 470 rebuild Heres a few pics of the stand and mini (for in garage use) A frame we made today.
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    Which hull design is this?

    This is a picture of my 1987 Imperial 260FC. I am not really sure what this hull design is called, i am fairly new to these types of boats. I hope this picture is good enough to tell, if not please let me know what pictures i should take. Thanks!! Is this called a deep V? Also what is the...
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    NE Florida Boating

    I am new to the area, i own a 26ft Imperial 260FC. I am in the Flagler Beach area. (Daytona Beach, Palm Coast, St Augustine) Any tips on cool places to see or visit? Which is safe with this size boat of course. I used to boat up in NY, Jamaica Bay, Sandy Hook, Breezy Point, Rockaway.. etc.. I...
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    Merc 470 plugs and cables

    I am lookin for possible aftermarket solution for the spark plugs and cables. Maybe something from auto zone or advanced auto parts? I really dont want to wait until a online order delivery gets here for this, would love to simply go pick it up same day if at all possible, but i am not sure...
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    Alt conversion kit question

    I am in the process of installing the breezeworks alt conv kit on my merc 470 w/ power steering. One thing i am not understanding which i hope someone here can clarify for me is the plastic coolant container... Where the heck does this go when i have the lower mount alt kit installed? Is it...
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    Starter Question

    I have an Arco 50143 for my merc 470 engine. I noticed the gear which turns the crankshaft does not retract, is this how this starter works? Basically the gear on the starter is always tunring while the crankshaft is turning. The stock merc 470 starter works normally, retracting after it...
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    My Merc 470 rebuild

    Re: My Merc 470 rebuild The boat was dry docked, on bricks for roughly one year. To be honest i am not really sure what to look for in the stringers and transom. I jumped around the cabin some to see if i felt like i was gonna fall through or find any really weak spots. It felt solid. In the...
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    My Merc 470 rebuild

    I just wated to start a thread with my rebuild process. Possibly get some hints or pointers along the way.And hopefully help a few folks out who are doing the same type of project. This is my first ever rebuild, and i am doing it with my dad, which has some knowledge with motors from like 30...
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    Oil color question

    Hello All. I was recently given a Mercruiser 470 3.7 ltr which i was told has roughly 20 hours use on it. It has been stored for a couple years in one of those self storage closets. The engine itself is a bare bone, it is the engine block and head only, without any manifolds, carb, etc...
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