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    16' Blue Fin project

    Hello salty dogs! First off, I'm none too computer savvy, usually half a sheet to the wind, and am on a super slow connection! Looking at all your threads takes ages to flip through... frustrating! I'll figure the picture thing out later.. Tale starts one year ago.... Sold my last...
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    470 alternator mystery wire

    Traced this yellow wire from under the dash, back to my alternator. On the console it is the only wire on a two pronged indicator light labeled 'up/down tilt'? Obviously the po was up to something, but I cannot figure out what. What belongs in the tilt location? (I have seperate gauge for...
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    wiring up trim/tilt sending units

    Replacing my oem units with Sierra aftermarket . I don't have any wiring remaining to go by. From reading the other threads, i take it the trim gauge has the male - female ends, and the trim limit the two male bullet ends. Beyond that I am lost. Here is what i see in the vicinity!
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    oh,oh, 470 problems?

    Re: oh,oh, 470 problems? Can anyone explain about the gasket - manifold water opening difference in size?
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    oh,oh, 470 problems?

    Yay, I get to play what's wrong with my 470! (sorry, too much reading all the 470 threads!) I am new to the inboard engine boat life, and bought my first boat, here is everything I know about it, most of which I learned from you lovely people! I have other questions but will start slow...
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    1974 470, tag on carb... serial number?

    Would this tag be my engine serial number?
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    Exhaust shutter information

    After much surfing of the web, I found a site which shows the many types of shutters, with good pictures and dimensions, all in one place! http://www.mercstuff.com/watershutters.htm However, I have yet to find anything like my (1974?)470's exhaust pipe, which is two piece. An upper and the...
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    Where to begin with pre alpha drive?

    Re: Where to begin with pre alpha drive? Yes I see that. However the two kits have unlike components other than the bellows/ tube difference. That is why I am confused
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    Where to begin with pre alpha drive?

    Recently purchased a vessel with a 470 motor and what I belive is a 80-81 r drive (serial # 5780731 stamped on transom mount) First off, the previous owner was a mechanic, and performed most of the upgrades/mods I have been reading about here. Alternator, 4" exchanger, new starter, etc. He...
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    1975? Chrysler 25hp ( 254BA)

    Second of two engines I'm trying to get operational. Research tells me it's either a '74 or '75.(despite what the tag says on the cowl) I haven't tried to start it yet, due to not having any controls. Can anyone give me an idea of how to go about wiring an ignition to it? Any other info? It has...
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    1975 autoelectric 15 (154BB)

    Good day. New to the site and outboard fixing for that matter. I'm looking for information on this engine. I'm having difficulty getting it running, as well as sourcing parts. I can get spark on one cylinder only. I have searched the forums for possible causes and diagnostic procedures, and...
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