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    Mercruiser 470 and keeping it in time.

    Hello, I recently did a tune-up on my '84 470(alpha 1). The tune-up consisted of plugs, plug wires, distributor cap, rotor, and a coil. The boat is a 1984 Chapparal 187. It runs great when it is in time, but it seems to "jump" time after turning it off the first time after timing it. Anyone...
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    aluminum trailer value?

    I have a trailer that is very similar to this one http://www.tropictrailer.com/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/4fd1f5b3b37230671224254b9a0db583.jpg . I am curious what the value may be? I am in Oklahoma if that helps with geographical differences. Thanks, Lee
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    mercruiser 470 winterizing?

    Hello, I have a 1984 18ft Chaparral with the 470 in it. I am in Oklahoma, and it gets below freezing here. I know I need to winterize, but I am confused on what needs to be done to this particular engine, because of its cooling system. I have read the sticky on winterizing and I am...
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    Mercruiser 470 starter removal?

    Hello, I have a question as to the infamous "470". lol. I was having a problem with the boat not starting(or actually starting and the starter was still engaged) and then it would "diesel" even after taking the key out of the ignition. I would have to kind of bump the key to get the starter...
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    Strong pull to the left

    Hello...long time lurker, first time poster! The details... 1984 Chaparral 187 Mercruiser 470 engine Alpha one outdrive I bought the boat about 3 weeks ago, and have taken it out twice. When I bought it, it had a Stinger "whale-tail" on it, with the...
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