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    Trim/Tilt Pump Not Working

    My "down" solenoid was pooched so I replaced it. Problem solved. <br /><br />Three days later the whole trim/tilt stopped working. Both solenoids click and are closing the circuit. The pump motor is seeing 12V but she won't run. I get a resistance between ground and the two motor windings so...
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    Trim/Tilt Problem

    I have a 3 button in-handle two solenoid PTTS on my 1980 470 ( no trailer switch and no indicator gauge). She goes up and out fine but she won't go down. I can hear the down solenoid "clicking" on the pump but nothin happens. I disconnected and cleaned all the connections with no improvement...
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    470 tilt/trim pump air bleed

    Just completed an engine/coupler re-install on my 470 mercuiser.<br /><br />Was wondering if there will be a need to bleed the trim/tilt lines or can I just top up the pump reservoir and it'll be OK? I'm sure they're full of air pockets given I had to disconnect to pull the engine.<br /><br...
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    Mercruiser Outdrive Re-Install Problem

    I've just finished re-installing my 470 mercruiser engine after replacing a failed drive coupler.<br /><br />I've aligned the coupler to the gimball bearing - tool slides easily in and out.<br /><br />I spent 6 hours trying to get the out drive back on and no success. I can't seem to get the...
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    Gimball Housing Re-install

    What's the concensus about using or not using a sealant of some sort when reinstalling the gimball housing to the stern? When I took mine off it looked like the previous owner/servicer used silicone. The gasket design suggests to me no sealant is required. If folks do use a sealant what is...
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    Mercruiser 470 water pump seals orientation

    Just repairing the typical water pump leakage problem on my 1980 470 Mercruiser. The problem I have is what orientation is correct for the two cam shaft seals. When I took the old ones out they were both facing in the same direction (cup side facing out). This makes sense for the outer most...
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