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    1990 Starcraft 180 SFM Electrical

    I just picked up a "new to me" 1990 Starcraft 180 SFM with the original Mercury 90hp. I went over everything with the seller and it all checked out. Motor ran great, previous owner just put $1300 into it in anticipation of going on a long fishing trip, when his wife gave him the "okay" to buy a...
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    1989 Mercury 80hp ELPTO

    Hi, I recently sold my Wellcraft 192 because I'm looking to downsize to a smaller fishing boat. I've come across some recently that I like and will go look at/sea trial in the coming week hopefully. One I'm really interested in has a 1989 Mercury 80hp ELPTO and I'm curious about the motor. The...
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    Mercruiser 470 exhaust

    Mercruiser 470, I think, unknown year. Boat is a 1985 Wellcraft 192, had it in the water for the first time this week and it ran pretty well. After a little bit I noticed the temp rising on the gauge and put an IR thermometer to the engine and confirmed it was getting hot. I shut it off and took...
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    Recommened fuel?

    I was curious what type of fuel is recommended for a Mercruiser 3.7L 4cyl. The boat is a 1985 but I am unsure of the motor year and how many hours. I have put in fresh plugs, full distributor tune up kit, coil, oil and filter, carb and fuel pump rebuild. I'm hoping to put it in the water soon to...
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    Mercruiser 470 fuel pump...rebuild, replace or electric?

    Title says it all... I'm trying to bring a 1985 Wellcraft 192 back to life and discovered the mechanical fuel pump on the engine was rusted shut. Do I rebuild it, replace it or switch to electric? I'll include some pictures to show the level of degradation and we'll see what answers we can come...
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    Alternator selection for Mercruiser 470

    I have a 1986 Wellcraft with a Mercruiser 470. The engine already has been upgrade for the alternator, but that alternator has died and I would like suggestions for a replacement. It is a single wire alternator and I would like to make the replacement one as well for ease of installation. I have...
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    Mercruiser 470 fuel or carb issue...where to start?

    I picked up a 1986 Wellcraft American 192 with the Mercruiser 470 and Mercruiser outdrive. It was very well maintained its whole life, until recently, and I am hoping I got to it before it was too far gone. It was properly winterized before it sat for the last few seasons and when i drained all...
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