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    Merc 470 Wiring

    Re: Merc 470 Wiring S/N: 6364018 That's the only photo I got of the instrument panel, but I can let you know if it has something or not.
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    Haven't a clue.... What is this/these?

    So, I haven't gotten a clue as to what these do yet. I got three of them on each side running along the inside rail. What are these?
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    Merc 470 Wiring

    Got some photos that sort of show the excellent wiring that has been done in this boat. I had a question on the 50 amp plug, what does the light blue wire connect? The next is on what looks like just a terminal. I found a random red wire with a cap on it.... anybody? I haven't had the time...
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    Merc 470 Carb Spacer

    Question.... I bought a new carburetor. I previously bought a carburetor rebuild kit. I got the engine running with the new carburetor, but had issues after long runs with starting again. So, I decided to put a spacer in between the carb and the motor block. What I think was the spacer, was...
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    Getting to wheel bearings

    If I remove the snap ring will everything else fall out? Is there any easy way to remove the snap ring with out buying one of the special tools? And install?
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    Mercruiser 470 Valve Cover Gasket

    Is this the right gasket for 470 s/n listed? Valve Cover Gasket for Mercruiser 27-73666, GLM 31820 - Sierra 18-0685 - iboats
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    Heat Cracking of Epoxy

    Re: Heat Cracking of Epoxy Here is a picture of the boat. It is a 22' 1976 Cobia Gulfstream. The cracks are located on the rail near the transom.
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    Heat Cracking of Epoxy

    Here are some pictures that I took that can be found fairly common on my boat. My question is, to restore this, is it a simple sand down and epoxy coat with paint?
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    Mercruiser 470 Second Start

    I got my boat out on the water, and initially, it runs great. I can steadily run with no problems (longest being about 20 minutes at 3000 rpm). Then I stop and go fishing for a little bit. I've noticed after the last two times, after I break, I start up the engine, idles fine, but then when I...
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    Refinish gauge display

    Here is a picture of my boat gauge panel. It seems to be located in the hull (fiberglass) type material. Does anyone have any recommendations on how to clean this up or make it look better? I also posted a picture of the trim above the glass that I'd like to clean up as well. Any ideas...
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    Shifting into gear - 470 Alpha 1

    Details on motor and alpha one are in the signature, but here is my problem. I finally got the boat in the water for the first time. I cruised up and down the river for about 25-30 minutes, then set anchor to get everything situated. After I took about a 20 minute break, I started the motor up...
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    New Mercruiser 470 Carb

    So, getting my boat started, I have been through all the starting points for this engine to run. Well, apparently not because it is not running. So, I have gotten to the point where I think there is the possibility of two issues. I was trying to start it today, and would put carb cleaner into...
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    Mercruiser 470 Fuel Filter

    I have been trying to get my engine running for a little while. I am at the point where the fuel is necessary to start the motor. I have replaced the carburetor, and am in the middle of bending new pipe from the fuel filter to the carburetor. My first attempt at bending the pipe didn't turn...
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    Troubleshooting starting

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    Troubleshooting starting

    I have been trying to get my engine running. It starts when the stern drive is not connected. This makes me thing that the neutral safety switch in the controls is working properly. When the stern drive is connected, it will not start. This makes me thing it could be the neutral safety...
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    Remote controls on 470 and alpha 1

    I recently went through a troubleshooting as to why an engine wouldn't start up while the stern drive was attached. It then turned into not starting while the stern drive was attached. So, now I am trying to put the remote control back together. I am working with a 1988 Mercruiser 470 and...
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    Starting problems

    Re: Starting problems Ok. So the two halves in the stern drive are put together correctly. I have that installed on the boat now. I have attached pictures of the control arm (?), I've been calling it throttle. I believe in the first picture is a picture of the neutral safety switch...
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    Starting problems

    I bought this boat that has a 1988 Mercruiser 470 engine and Alpha One stern drive. When I bought the boat the alpha one was not attached. The seller turned on the boat with water hooked up to the bell housing to show me the engine runs. The engine ran fine with no problems. So, I ended up...
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