Re: 470 Has Me Stumped
I found TDC on compression stroke and marked distributor.I transfered that mark up to breaker plate. My mark is the black mark next to edge of red tape. The original alignment mark on breaker plate is edge of blue tape. (I put the tape in there so it was easier to see in...
I have a new to me 1984 3.7L 470.Engine Serial # is 6738510 I can't seem to find anything out about this carburetor from the numbers on it. When I look at the numbers on it I was assuming it was a 1983 model seeing that the engine is a 1984. That would make sense,right? When I Google Mercarb...
First off it is a 1984 Mercruiser 3.7 470. Engine serial # 6738510. I've only had it about three weeks and don't know much about marine engines, but I am learning as I go. I did buy Mercruiser manual # 3 and I am using that as my reference along with this very helpful forum. It has a tune up kit...
Hello everyone, I just purchased this boat last weekend and don't know much about it. It is a 1984 Sea Sprite Sandpiper with the 3.7L 470. Engine serial #6738510. The carb is a Mercarb 2 barrel. The PO started it on the muffs in his driveway but it started really hard. He said it has a "flooding...
Hello everyone and thank you in advance! This is my first boat purchase so please bear with me. First off the boat is a 1984 Sea Sprite Sandpiper. Engine serial # 6833766. Stern Drive # 6738510. I just purchased this boat yesterday and the PO started it in the driveway with the muffs. It finally...
