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I have a '78 Merc 700, 3CYL. Most of the timing decal is warn off but I do have a few marks visable. Does any one have this model that can give me exact measurements between marks. I have; ".464 BTDC" and the first mark for max spark. After that point it fades into nothing (Don't even have...
Carburetor Theory - 1978 70HP (3cyl) ...
Looking for some general theory of a 2 carb system / 3 cyl ? Confused about the principle of operation; top to one, bottom to three, both to two?
Thanks in advance. - Dave
I was curious if the '76 650(3cyl) lower end was the same as the '78 700(3cyl) lower unit. In the service manual, the 700 is not in the book. However I did notice that the 700 and 650 is frequently grouped together in certain systems (electrical diagram). Are the parts interchangeable? Thanx...
