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    470 Mercruiser Lower Unit standard rotation

    I need a lower unit/case for a 1980 470 standard rotation Mercruiser. Will entail shipping to Alberta Canada. Thanx Bert
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    Bracket

    Anyone have an alternator bracket, for a 470 Merc. that takes a 10Sl GMC alternator, they want to sell off? Bert
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    It's time for bellows change

    I understand I can use the bellows for an Alpha II on an Alpha I and not have to use any of the special tools for the Alpha II bellows install. Is this correct? Thanks Bert
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    Bellows

    I read someplace, that there is a new type of bellows available for the Alpha I, that can be installed without using the bellows tool. Is this correct, and if so, where can I access one. Bert
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    Mercruiser 4 Cyl.

    I have a 4 cyl Mercruiser around the 79-80 vintage in my boat. When I bought the package there were no numbers stampeded on the block or any tags attached. My question is, do these engines require springs and weights in the distributor. Mine came with nothing but the points, condenser, and...
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    Distributor advance Mechanism

    I have a 120hp Mercruiser about a 1979 vintage. I couldn't find any numbers or tags on it when I rebuilt the engine. The rebuild went fine and the engine runs well. I have a concern about the distributor. There is no vacuum or mechanical capability on the distributor. Is this normal or was the...
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    Need some Re-Power information

    A buddy of mine did the unthinkable last fall, he didn't drain his engine of water. Bad move up here. He needs a 205 V6 complete long block and wants to replace the drive also. Any inexpensive good deals out there for new/rebuilt power products? Thanks Bert
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    Rust Buster Test data

    "Got this info from a Mechanic "Got this info from a Mechanic buddy of mine......interesting. Bert "The April/May 2007 edition of Machinist's Workshop did a test of penetrating oils where they measured the force required to loosen rusty test devices. Buy the issue if you want to see how...
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    30 4 banger 1980 era

    This is the first winter I&#39 This is the first winter I've had water in my block. I have drained the block and the drain on the underside of the intake/exhaust manifold towards the stern. Any ones I'm missing?? Gonna start getting cold here in the next few days. TIA Bert
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    Merc 4 cylinder Sea Trials

    "Finally got the tub in the wa "Finally got the tub in the water after a lot of work on it. Rebuilt engine rebuilt Carb New Fuel pump with filter New water/ fuel separator filter and carb filter Timing set a 8 degrees BTDC Points at 22 thou After a half hour in the lake, new plugs...
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    Alpha I Lower Unit install

    "Hi Guys. Need a bit of help h "Hi Guys. Need a bit of help here. Have the LU and the Drive housing on the bench. Replaced the impeller all is well. When I try and meet the two halves with the shift rod in forward and all goes together, I end up in neutral. It has happened several times. I'm...
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    Control Identification

    "Can anyone tell me which Mode "Can anyone tell me which Model of quicksilver this control is? thanks Bert Control
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    Steering wheel Removal

    Not really a Merc problem but Not really a Merc problem but it steers my Mercruiser:-) My boat @1979 Seaswirl-K&C Thermoglass black plastic emblem on the steering wheel. The steering wheel center cover is a rectangle with rounded corners. I can't see where it will pop off as I've tried that. I...
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    Engine Alignment

    Finally got the tool for the e Finally got the tool for the engine alignment in my 3.0 Mercruiser. When I tried to align before it seemed that I couldn't get the right pitch by moving the front of the engine up and down. I have the spring type washer and fibre washer on the rear of the engine...
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    Remote Out Drive Oil Level

    Anyone have any literature on Anyone have any literature on how these work? I just discovered I have one in my rebuild project and I'm clueless on its operation. thanx Bert
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