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    Whats the protocol for selling a boat ?

    ARGGHH.. So frustrating. Currently my boats an hour away in a wet slip. So I usually try get a few people to look at it on the same day.. Thus far here is what happens. Craigslist Ad. :( We set time We arrive. I undock it, then let them drive for a few minutes. Then we redock it. and...
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    470 Question- Is there a rev limiter?

    Just wondering :) Never felt one but havent exactly been trying to find it :) I usually go to 3500rpm Max thinking that 4300 or so is the redline.
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    Seafoam and Thru prop exhaust ?

    Is there anything to worry about if I throw a can in my water fuel separator? My main concern is excessive heat melting a bellows but i have thought about the possibility of making a fortune of smoke even though the exhaust exists below water. I dont want to travel too far from my dock to use...
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    How old is your boat and how often does it break down ?

    Im trying to work out whats "normal".. I have an 87 boat. Its died once on me. Please post how old your boat is and how many times annually you get stranded. Im trying to decide if buying a new/newer boat would fix the problem.
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    Mercruiser 470 starter question

    Well right now its taking a smack from a wrench to get my boat to start. I pulled the solinoid off, it works as it should and I regreased it and reassumbled. Hoping it would fix the problem.. but nope :( Next I tried a piece of wire from the one terminal to the starter itself (its got the...
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    470 Carb Question

    Disclaimer- I have the manual but cant quite determine which carb I have. I see one screw in the body beyond the plates but dont know for sure if its the Rochester or the Merc carb. can one of you experts please weigh in ? :confused: its a 1987 Mercruiser 224ci 470 engine. Thanks ~J...
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    "Hot Spark" Points replacement ?

    So after having a hesitation issue I decided to throw parts at it after reading about all the points concerns. I landed up buying the hot spark kit for my 470 mercruiser. Has anyone else tried this before? I already ordered it but wont install it if its a known problem :D...
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    Need help with Quicksilver Throttle

    I believe I have an 88150a7 throttle Thats the closest image I have seen. I have it in pieces and im trying to put it together and cant work out how the detents work and how to get the neutral switch to pop out or go in. Does anyone have a diagram or installation guide? Hopefully I wont...
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