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    Minn Kota Ultera. Which one?

    I have a 97 Lund 21 foot Fisherman. I want to put a bow mount Ultera on. Mainly to use the spot lock features and not so much for trolling. Will a 24 volt 80# thrust 60" shaft do the trick?
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    97 Mariner 150 efi magnum. Small black hose from gear box

    This is a new to me engine. I have noticed a small black hose about 1/8" hanging from the gear box. It has a plastic barbed fitting fitting on the end opposite the gear box. It appears like it should meet up with another black hose at the barbed fitting but I don't see it anywhere. Could...
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    Speed control by wire Mercury 9.9 Pro kicker 4stroke

    I would like to control trolling speed at the helm of the big boat. Has anybody found a brand/kit that they like?
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    Green grease for outdrive and gimbal bearing?

    Could I use synthetic/waterproof Green Grease for my Mercruiser outdrive pivot points and gimbal bearing zerks? Dennis
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    Changing 470 heat exchanger gaskets

    My front cap drips just a bit. I have new gaskets ready to go in. I am using Permatex Aviation Form A Gasket. My question is do both sides of the gasket get sealant or just the cap side? Dennis
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    Compression test results '82 Merc 470

    Well I got a lot done the past few days. Oil changed, Pertronix ignition installed, new NGK plugs, 8mm wires, cap and rotor, set timing at 6* BTDC. Starts and idles on the trailer with the muffs just fine. Sounds good. Compression test on a warm engine. 1- 150 2- 145 3- 150 4- 145 I think...
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    Using an IR gun on a Merc 470

    I will be able to run my '83 470 on the trailer with the muffs this week. Can I get any useful information using my IR gun to see temps around the engine. I thought the inlet and outlet side of the heat exchanger would be one. Some temps of the head and exhaust manifold at each cylinder would be...
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    Converting a Delco 470 distributor to Pertronics

    Converting my Delco distributor to Pertronics. When I remove the breaker plate I will find my advance weights. I want to be sure they are clean and working properly and have proper lubrication. Also there should be a felt washer to lubricate the main shaft. I have a synthetic oil for mountain...
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    Improper timing and engine temp.

    As I read posts pertaining to high operating temps in Mercs with a closed cooling system, such as the 470 models, improper timing is never given as a possible problem. It often and rightfully so goes toward impellers, heat exchangers etc. I know we don't deal with a vacuum advance but if you...
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    Compression test merc 470

    What numbers do I want to see when I complete a compression test on an '83 470 2bbl? Thanks in advance. Dennis
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    On a Merc 470 heat exchanger....

    do you have to replace the gasket each time you remove the end cap/caps for cleaning or inspection?
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    Fresh water cooling system flush

    "82 Merc 470 bone stock. I am having no cooling problems but would like to perform a routine maintenance on this motor that is new to me. With the muffs hooked up for cooling and the boat out of the water is there a reason I should/could not use an automotive cooling system flush safe for...
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    Installing a Pertronix 1146a and Flame Thrower Coil on a '82 Merc 470 2bbl.

    I have read the instructions and all the posts I could find on this site and others and I think this is how this should go. The Flame Thrower coil will be a straight swap + for + and - for -. The 1146a Ignitor black wire to - on the Flame Thrower coil. Now the red wire from the 1146a Ignitor...
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    '82 470 heat exchanger 3"vs4"

    '82 Grady White with 470 170hp and a 3" heat exchanger. This boat is new to me. Well maintained. I will be using it in Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. Very cold body of water. Surface temps have trouble getting into the 70's even in the warmest summers. Question: Would the efficiency of...
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    Retro-fitting Mercruiser Quik drain oil system.

    Can the newer Quik-drain oil system be retro fitted to an '83 470 motor?
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