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    Where to pry or "smack" timing cover on 1978 470

    I'm replacing the cam seals and installing speedy sleeves on my water pump. I have the rotor and stator off and all the bolts off the timing cover and the three front bolts and about four bolts back along both sides on the oil pan. Of course the cover is sealed to the motor, and of I don't want...
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    Is the prop lock washer neccessary?

    Bought a new prop from iboats this week and when I went to install it found that it completely covered the splined area leaving none protruding for the retaining washer to grab. I called the folks at iboats who were very helpful by the way, but couldn't resolve my problem. They checked a number...
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    Damaged teeth on Mercrusier 470, 170 hp.

    I recently bought this boat which is in great all around shape. However, it stranded me when it failed to restart after running for about 10 minutes. It acted exactly like the battery was dead. After buying a new battery and not solving the problem, I found that the starter gear was sticking in...
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