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cmigs
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Aug 11, 2013, 4:12 AM

Post #1 of 6 (1145 views)
marine motor Sign In

just rebuilt mercruiser 485 185hp need to know engine rotation so i can properly turn it over to set 1 tdc to install distributor cant find it in the manual i think i saw it before and said ccw but need to be sure as not to damage outdrive waterpump hope you can help as i know this is marine app.


Hammer Time
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Aug 11, 2013, 4:54 AM

Post #2 of 6 (1134 views)
Re: marine motor Sign In

Why does it matter and why would it damage the out drive?

Can't you tell the rotation from the starter position and rotation?



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cmigs
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Aug 11, 2013, 4:55 AM

Post #3 of 6 (1133 views)
Re: marine motor Sign In

found it in a different manual. all stern drive engines are left hand rotation when viewed from flywheel end. so clockwise from front of engine thank you anyways


cmigs
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Aug 11, 2013, 4:58 AM

Post #4 of 6 (1131 views)
Re: marine motor Sign In

hi hammer the manual says it can damage the waterpump impeller in the leg i guess it can reverse the rubber blades just wnat to play it safe


Hammer Time
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Aug 11, 2013, 4:59 AM

Post #5 of 6 (1130 views)
Re: marine motor Sign In

OK got it



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(This post was edited by Hammer Time on Aug 11, 2013, 4:59 AM)


cmigs
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Aug 11, 2013, 5:01 AM

Post #6 of 6 (1127 views)
Re: marine motor Sign In

when the motor turns over it will turn the leg drive as to run the overboard pump at all times






 
 
 






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