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    Changing to electronic ignition on 1980 470

    This site is a great calibration of people coming together and helping each other. Its great to actually see a forum work like its intended to. I don't know weather to get the Sierra conversion or the Mallory conversion. The Mallory looks like it comes with a new rotor. So do I need to get a...
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    New to Mercruiser and lots of questions

    Re: New to Mercruiser and lots of questions I have been looking at part numbers and pictures for the starters. The part number in the manual calls for this kind of starter but the one on the motor now looks like this The second picture is of a starter that fits a 1983 through 1986 my engine...
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    New to Mercruiser and lots of questions

    I purchased a boat last year that had tilt/trim problems, starter wouldn?t engage. I have had boats in the past but this is my first ski boat and first inboard. I was told the motor is a 1980 or 81 470 (serial #5702789 outdrive serial #5643302). The tilt/trim motor is running real slow, and he...
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