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    81 merc ury 40 horse starter brackets broke

    Good afternoon I have a 1981 merc got it out of the garage today starter was not engaging in the flywheel Ok thought Bendix was bad. No such luck. The front tab from the block closest to the carb completely broken off the block the rear one ready to completely break. I pulled the schematic from...
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    merc 470 intermittant starting issue

    Hello, My 85 Baretta with a 470 has of lately not been starting always. The key switch will work most times but others will not engage the starter. No click in start position nothing. next try works fine .I can jump it at the starter solenoid and starts right up. This happens even when I have...
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    ignition switch replacement

    I have a 85 470 that I have converted to an alternator charging system. At times the ignition switch will not turn over the starter no click no nothing. I have can jump it at the solenoid and it will start in the on position. I have pulled the switch the terminals look good. I have found similar...
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    85 Baretta 470 pulling left

    I just had the gimble and bellows replaced on my 85 baretta 470. Now at about 30 MPH it pulls hard to the left. Can anyone please explain it to me. Thanks Doug
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    85 mercruiser 470 gimble or u joint?

    I have a 85 Baretta with a 470 4 cylinder . Love the boat just did a alternator conversion and was running great. But!!! We started getting intermittent vibration on shaft from motor to outdrive at about 2000 rpm and above and when turning. I limped back to the dock.Thinking gimble and or u...
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    1985 170 H.P. closed system

    Hello, I ve had outboards all my life just purchased a 1985 Baretta clean boat 170 H.P> 4 cyl. It does not have a alternator. I believe a stator. The battery light on the dash is on. How does this charge and where is it at? Where do I check the charging system at? Can anyone please help me...
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