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    No compression with rocker arms torqued

    Be sure to get the self lock nuts. If you know any Chevy gurus in your area for any extra advice.
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    No compression with rocker arms torqued

    ARP makes a kit that converts your rocker arm bolts to adjustable studs. They are available at either Summit or JEG’S.
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    Steering shaft removal

    You said that the slotted head 1/4” 20 screw is out of the drum. The only thing that might be the problem is a burr of aluminum has wedged itself in the shaft. Have someone or try to lock the steering wheel then rotate the shaft with the channel lock pliers which should shear off whatever is...
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    No compression with rocker arms torqued

    I wonder if the previous owner installed a longer pushrod trying to compensate for the worn cam lobe. It would be worth the while to check and also compare the rocker arm in question with a known good one.
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    Mercruiser 470 - Cam Seals Repair Questions

    From the looks of the oil pan gasket it also should be replaced. Removing the engine will be easy since you have the equipment. After the drive is removed. Disconnect the electrical harness plug, the throttle cable, water supply hose, exhaust hose and the battery cable. The 2 bolts at the...
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    Is it a Chevy or Ford engine?

    If the distributor is in the rear then it is a chevy.
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    Steering shaft removal

    That would not work. Is it possible to rotate the shaft by using a pair of channel lock pliers on the gear?
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    Popping through carb at 4000 rpm

    Is the popping sound with the same delay between events or does it do it randomly? Have you ever tried a separate small gas tank? Also with the engine off push the throttle all the way in forward then look at the roller in the ”V” notch on the shift linkage. It must be in the middle of the “V”.
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    3.7l mercruiser engine wont slow down in neutral after being revved up. Current problem is at the bottom

    It may be possible that the centrifugal advance is sticking. Remove the breaker point plate and check the springs and the posts that retain the weights. Was the carburetor a marine version that you installed?
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    Starter needed 1970 merc inline 6.

    According to the Sierra catalog the 18-5919 is for the 12 3/4” flywheel.
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    Starter needed 1970 merc inline 6.

    The best starters are the PMGR permanent magnet gear reduction. A lot lighter, take less amperage and really turn the engine. Sierra Marine # 18-5919
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    Steering shaft removal

    If you use a slide hammer be careful not to shear off the snap ring groove. First try using a crow bar to get behind the gear and also driving it in and pulling prying it out. I can feel your pain, I have had my share of those binding steering shafts.
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    Steering shaft removal

    There is a slotted head screw on the drum that the cable wraps around. if that is out then you just have to keep rotating it back and forth while pulling/prying and it will come out. There is a plastic bushing in the housing that corrosion builds up under which causes the shaft to bind.
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    Boat Names

    The previous owner of a 24’ Campbell I once owned was at a “Secret Santa” party and ended up with a pair of women’s panties. He put them on and the ladies commented, OH HE is SO SHY! Thus the boat was named. “OH SO SHY”
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    Mercruiser 140 (1984) - What started as key no longer turning off boat has evolved into boat not starting at all

    On the main starter solenoid there is a small purple/black wire next to the battery cable. Are they touching? If not try disconnecting that wire and check if the engine stops with the key off. If there is no wire like that on the starter solenoid then look at the small boost solenoid for the...
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    Help id’ing part thats smoking. 1986 aq151a

    That hose is the crankcase vent that is supposed to be plugged in to the air intake box. There should be a nipple or a hole where the hose fits.
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    Lower drive shaft seal wear.

    The worn area can be repaired with a Speedy Sleeve which can be purchased at any bearing supply or even a NAPA store. If you can measure it it should be around .875. The sleeves are stainless and do not wear out. They come with an installation kit but great care has to be used not to damage it .
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    1986 Bayliner Capri AQ131a, timing belt intermediate pulley is off position

    Sierra Marine #, 18-3889. Complete set of seals. 8 pieces.
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    Advice please

    If you find rust on the shaft next to the gear try cleaning it. Sometimes that will cause what you are describing.
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    1986 Bayliner Capri AQ131a, timing belt intermediate pulley is off position

    Most likely in the past the belt was replaced and the distributor‘s wires were moved around to compensate. Since the genuine Volvo belts are marked it is not hard to line up everything. Sometimes when the belt tensioner is released it will cause the belt to jump a tooth on one of the...
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