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    1980 470 exhaust question

    "Was checking out a replacemen "Was checking out a replacement manifold for my 1980 470 merc. motor. Found one that is a aluminum replacement. Only problem is, you have to buy a different riser. My old riser has a 90 degree bend in it, and the aluminum one has like a 50 degree bend to it. Was...
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    1980 470 starter question

    "Well, i had to replace ring g "Well, i had to replace ring gear on my 1980 470 mecruiser motor. Figured i'd get the starter checked out too. When i got starter back, the gear on the starter looked different. Put starter on motor before dropping motor in place, and noticed the starter drive...
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    MC1 outdrive gasket question

    "I have a 1980 MC-1 drive. Had "I have a 1980 MC-1 drive. Had to pull to do some motor work. Was getting together a parts list, and noticed i had a gasket kit for a alpha-1 drive. Looks like all the same o-rings, but the gasket has one extra hole on one side. I put it on the bellhousing, and it...
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    Pulling 470 motor but

    "Well, i'm in a bit of a j "Well, i'm in a bit of a jam here. Have to pull motor to replace ring gear. Was gonna pull motor over winter time to freshen anyway, but stripers are here, and didn't want to miss out on the action. My question is: if i pull the motor, and put the outdrive back on...
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    Flywheel for 1980 470 Merc

    "First off, let me say, "w "First off, let me say, "what's up fellas"? Haven't been on here in a while.(boats been running like a champ) Well went out fishing the other day, and got the dreaded zinggg sound, when i went to start it. pulled starter, and had local guy check it out. While i had it...
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    2001 T99ELHZ tiller conversion

    "Has anyone done the conversio "Has anyone done the conversion on a 2001 yamaha T9.9ELHZ kicker motor? I'm going from tiller to regular steer. I got a control box, and cables."
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    470 spark plugs

    What brand plug should i use f What brand plug should i use for a 1980 470 mercruiser? i've been using champion.
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    Shift cable binding

    "Well, in a prevoius post, i w "Well, in a prevoius post, i was having problems adjusting my shift cable on a 1980 470. Turns out the shift arm, and shift cable slide were binding up. With outdrive off, i manually pushed and pulled shift cable slide. would pull out no problem, but when i pushed...
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    Shifter cable adjustment

    "Once again, this f**& "Once again, this f***ing boat is fighting me. It is a 1980, with a 470 mercruiser motor. Replaced shifter cable with newer style cable. Tapped out bellhousing from aft side, like they said to do. Put outdrive back on, pushed cable all the way in, and made sure outdrive...
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    Thoughts on 30 swap

    "Right now i have a 1980 470 i "Right now i have a 1980 470 in the boat. Been putting band-aids on the boat for a few years now. Wanted to drop a v-6, or v-8 in, but i think there will be a weight issue. So i'm looking at the 3.0 right now. What are your thoughts on this motor? It would be...
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    470 engine alignment

    "Replaced the gimbal housing o "Replaced the gimbal housing on my 1980 aquasport. Dropped motor in place, and can't get the alignment tool to slide in. The motor only has the front adjustiable mount. So after letting it sit for a day, i decided to loosing all the motormount bolts and try...
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    Is a 1980 MC1 still a Alpha1

    "Still trying to locate on of "Still trying to locate on of those EZ Steer systems, for my 1980 MC-1. The ones i have found say: Alpha-1 up to 1990. Does a MC-1 fall into this catagory?"
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    1980 37 flywheel

    "Was wondering if you can swit "Was wondering if you can switch to a flexplate, instead of the heavy flywheel, on the 470 motor? I figured less rotating weight, higher rpm's. Or is that defeating it's purpose?"
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    Direction of bellow

    "Just got all my parts for my "Just got all my parts for my 1980. Was getting ready to install main bellow, and could not find any markings on it. I remember last time i did it, it said top aft or top forward on it. This has nothing. Also the one end of the bellow has two small flat spots...
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    Mercruiser power trim oil

    "What up fellas. I have a 1980 "What up fellas. I have a 1980 Mercruiser 470 I/O. Had to replace trim cylinders. What type of fluid should i use? Someone told me to use ATF fluid, but manual says: 10w/30 or 10w/40."
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