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    Shift cableMC470PreAlpha replace

    Getting hard to get into rever Getting hard to get into reverse; suspect cable has stretched. To replace do you have to drop the l/u? Tnx. JW
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    1979 MCM170470 coil voltage

    Reading 4.85 volts at the coil Reading 4.85 volts at the coil with factory resistor wire. Enough?
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    MCM470 1979 Fuel Pump rebuild KIT

    "Is there a rebuild kit, mainl "Is there a rebuild kit, mainly the diaphram, available? New pump is like $125. Back in the good 'ol days you could get a kit for pumps like this for a couple of bucks. JW"
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    1979 MCM170 coil substitute

    After running fine at all rpms After running fine at all rpms for 30-40 mins can't get rpms up past 1400 without it dying. This is after changing skiers and idling for a few mins. Have gone thru fuel system and carb. Now suspect coil. What old car junkyard coil can I try before buying a new...
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    470 Fuel Pump Kit available

    "1979 Mercruiser 170/470; Susp "1979 Mercruiser 170/470; Suspect the fuel pump diaphram is getting weak - is there a rebuild kit available or am I living too far in the past? We used to do that job frequently in the fifties on old Fords, etc. I got the Sierra number 18-7282 as the pump but that...
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    1979 MCM470 wonbt rev up

    "Bayliner stays in a floating "Bayliner stays in a floating boathouse in N AL. During the winter I crank and run it for about 10 mins every couple of weeks. Old gas had Stabil added. In Mar/Apr I added 15 gals of fresh gas + Stabil and took it out for a run. Started fine, idled smoothly and ran...
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    Shifterhrottlet handle VERY stiff hard to move HELP

    "1979 MCM470. The Morse brand "1979 MCM470. The Morse brand throttle/shift handle has bemome very stiff, hard to move. I'm looking for a cause and noticed a gizmo connected to the linkage in the stern that has a clear plastic tube connected to the tilt pump reservour (or it looks like it does...
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    MCM470 Alternator Conversion Adapter

    "Lost the initial thread but h "Lost the initial thread but here is a photo of the adapter I made to install a belt-driven Marine Alternator on my 470 when the original voltage regulator went out. There also is a 1/4" x 1" x 4" long strap to tension the belt. Hope this helps others. JW in...
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    23 L Ford IO

    Looking at a 1989 19' Bayl Looking at a 1989 19' Bayliner ski boat with a 2.3 L Ford motor. Anybody know anything about this motor? What HP would it be? Are they any good? Thanks. JW
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    470 est MPG

    "Have a 1979 Bayliner Admirilt "Have a 1979 Bayliner Admirilty 19' cuddy with a 470. Had it for years but have never gone more than a few miles at a time, mostly skiing and tubing, so don't have a good feel for MPG on a cruise. Thinking of going 60 miles for an overnighter. Boat weighs about...
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    470 wonbt go into reverse

    "After I replaced the throttle "After I replaced the throttle cable. Before I disconnected the old one, the throttle handle was full upright and the carb was on the idle stop. I was careful not to move either. What did I do wrong? How do I get it to go into rev? Help please. JW in Dixie"
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    Throttleshift control Morse

    "On a 1979 Mercruiser 470, rep "On a 1979 Mercruiser 470, replaced the throttle cable, now it won't go into reverse. Suppose I have to minor adjust. eh? The whole handle mechanism is getting stiff - are parts available? Schematic? Tricks to R&R? Morse steering - the rudder-position arrow...
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    470 lubing the universals

    "Looks like you just have to r "Looks like you just have to remove the six hex nuts, loosen the tilt cylinders and pull and hoist? Is that about it? Then, going back together, how difficult is it to slide the driveshaft into the right position? Thanks for your help. JW in Dixie"
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    470 wonbt engage reverse Help please

    "Worked fine all last summer. "Worked fine all last summer. Now, first time out it won't engage reverse. Lever moves and motor accelerates but still in neutral. Fwd works fine. Watched while the lever was moved to rev position and the other end thingie seems to be moving as usual. Any...
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