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    Merc 470 Starter Problem

    Here we go, starter keeps running even after the engine starts. What I have done and checked is: replaced the starter solenoid, started it and disconnected the ignition switch to eliminate that, had the starter tested and was told is was good. What the H--- am I missing here???? The only way to...
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    Mercruiser 470 Fuel?

    Just got the boat on the water after many repairs to the cooling system, anyway the boat ran great for about 30 minutes and then it seems to starve for fuel when I accelerate. It will seem like it is going to stall out but if I back off the throttle is runs fine. It only seems to do this when it...
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    Coolant leaking from stern drive

    Just bought this boat with a Mercruiser 1983 model 470 170hp and had some cooling problems, seems the impeller was shot so I replaced the water pump body, impeller, gaskets and water pump base. Now when I fill the reservoir with coolant it leaks from the lower unit with the engine off. Could I...
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