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    Pre Alpha470 Exhausting Bellows install

    "Cheers! I'm wondering if "Cheers! I'm wondering if anyone has actually been able to install the exhaust bellows without the expander tool recommended? If so, whats the trick? Thanks"
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    Shift Cable IO vs OB

    "My 470 shift cable finally sn "My 470 shift cable finally snapped and there isn't a standard replacment for my engine / control config. Local parts guy gave me a standard Morse cable with attachment "kit",(designed for outboards up to 300 h.p.) I got it setup and working, but on the package...
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    Mercruiser Question

    "Greetings, A senior mercruis "Greetings, A senior mercruiser member referred me to this group. My neighbor has a Mer.Cru. 6.4 in a 30 ft. Maxum. Its nearly new and tends to backfire at or over 3000 rpm. He had an updated ECM installed and was wondering if the timing is off or , belt stretch...
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    Mercruiser 64 Backfires over

    ...3000 rpm. Nearly new engine ...3000 rpm. Nearly new engine (my neighbors). He had an upgraded ECM installed and was told that may have put the timing belt out of sync. Anyone else seen this? Other thoughts? Thanks ;-)
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    Shift Cable Replacement

    My 470 shift cable just snappe My 470 shift cable just snapped below the lever connector (I have seperate throttle/shift levers).I used visegrip to save the day but I don't recommend it. Do I need to replace the whole assembly or can the inner cable only be removed & replaced...
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    Which Way Trim Tab

    My 77 Reinell / 470 yaws to th My 77 Reinell / 470 yaws to the left in a hurry if I let go of the wheel. To offset the prop torque I rotate the tab Left or Right? Thanks -
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    Loud Music %3d Hot enginewhat th

    "I admit I've got a lot of "I admit I've got a lot of do-dads on my 77' Reinell / 470. So I just installed a 400 Watt Amp to go with the CD and after 30 minutes of hoopla, my usually well behaved (150 deg. or less) Temp Gauge starts climbin'.My Alternator is 80 Amp. ?? Also, how can I tell if...
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    Tach Not Reading Right

    "After starting my 470, the ta "After starting my 470, the tach reads more or less 400 rpm regardless of actual throttle setting. Where does the tach wire connect to? The coil or the points? How can I tell if its the Tach itself? Thanks for your thoughts..."
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