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    1970 Preload Pin

    Hello all, I've got 1970 Mercury 800. It's been swapped to another boat by the previous owners. Being a project, it's missing parts and pieces, and I don't know what they could have done to it, or not done to it before I got it. I don't have a preload pin, so I was wondering if my lower unit is...
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    1970 800 Reverse Lock

    Hello, Could someone explain what the reverse lock push-rod and cam do, exactly? I know the push-rod rides the cam slope, but what does the other end connect to? I don't believe my motor has the push-rod. I've had the lower unit off twice and never saw it. So is this a safety feature I can...
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    Old Merc Spark Plug Wires

    Hello everyone, I've got an old 70 Merc 800, that I want to replaced the old plug wires on. I got the Sierra plug wire kit for this motor. Now my problem is the terminal ends that screw into the cap. HOW do I crimp these things to the new wires? It's driving me crazy. The brass is too brittle...
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