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    1985 Grew 186

    Hi, Have a 1985 grew 186 that does not have a capacity label or complaince notice. It has not had one since we purchased the boat. Any idea how I can find this information? I also think it’s not illegal that we don’t have one, but can you help to confirm? From Canada and the boat is roughly...
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    Mercruiser 470 Starter

    hi all, looking for your thoughts. our starter has gone bad and looking to get it rebuilt. The local rebuild shop has suggested that we do not have a marine starter and wants to sell us a new one. Apparently, the starter doesnt have the shield for sparks and this could obviously cause a fire...
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    Mercruiser 470 service manuals

    Hello, Since the boatinfo links are not working, I hope to find any service manuals for the mcm470. can someone share a link? specifically, there is a service manual 08 that was mentioned in another thread, that I think may help...
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    Alpha one lower shift cable

    For the life of me, having troubles with the brass bolt on the lower shift cable we’ve ordered. The thread pattern looks right, the size looks right. Any suggestions? Photos for reference. We’re able to screw on the original brass nut, but it’s broken so it needs to be replaced
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    Mercruiser 470 harmonic balancer installation

    Curious if anyone has done it without the mercruiser tool. Currently, our harmonic balancer/rotor is off the shaft, pending delivery of some replacement parts. The installation of the harmonic balancer/rotor is currently my concern. For reference, here is a link to the procedure with the...
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    Merc 470 cam seal

    looking for some advice on a common problem that I have seen posted around the 170/470 engine. Attached to the timing cover is the cam seals, currently we have coolant leaking from the weep hole at the bottom of the timing cover. I have attached some photos of the groove that has formed around...
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