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    MCM 470 Starter Shot? Replacement options?

    So I have an old 1977 MCM 470 that I have removed from boat (need to do some fiberglass work) and placed it on a pallet. I semi-rebuilt the engine by cleaning and then replacing intake/exhaust manifold and gaskets and a carb rebuild. Prior to taking engine out of boat, I tried to start it and...
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    Cosmetic damage to outdrive or replace it?

    Hello, I have a project boat, 16ft 1978 hammond with mcm 470 and a mc I outdrive. I noticed there is some metal missing on the lower portion of the outdrive. Refernce included pictures. Is this something that if not fixed will cause damage to the internals of the outdrive or can it be left...
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    10AWG for a 1amp nav light? AWG Overkill?

    Hello, I am working on rebuilding a project boat and I am currently planning out electrical work and wire costs. The boat is a 17ft 1978 Hammond with a Merc 470. I measured out the round trip (fuse panel to dash switch control to nav light and back) for the light and it calculates out to about...
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    Where to find OEM Service Manuals - Merc 470

    Hello all, first time poster here. Sorry if this topic has been covered before. I am looking for an OEM service manual for a 1978 Merc 470 engine (MCM 470). I have found some stuff online for one, but the sites look fishy to me. (911 manuals, aservicemanualpdf, etc.). I can't find any websites...
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