Recent content by cdavy000

  1. C

    Easiest engine drop in replacement for 1986 MCM 470

    Thank you
  2. C

    Easiest engine drop in replacement for 1986 MCM 470

    I have one more question just to make sure, would the wiring harness be the same for both engines aswell? Would it just plug right into the 4.3? Thank you
  3. C

    Easiest engine drop in replacement for 1986 MCM 470

    Sweet thank you for confirming
  4. C

    Easiest engine drop in replacement for 1986 MCM 470

    Awesome great to know thank you
  5. C

    Easiest engine drop in replacement for 1986 MCM 470

    Nice yeah it’s 1986 so I have the non MC version, it’s nice to hear that it will fit the current transom. I will make sure to find a Y pipe thank you
  6. C

    Easiest engine drop in replacement for 1986 MCM 470

    Will do thank you
  7. C

    Easiest engine drop in replacement for 1986 MCM 470

    That’s a great idea thank you I didn’t think of that. I was wondering though, why would the alpha one gen 1 outdrive/bellhousing not work with the 4.3l engine? I looked online and they seem to use the same gear ratio so I was hoping I might be able to reuse the bellhousing and outdrive from my...
  8. C

    Easiest engine drop in replacement for 1986 MCM 470

    Very helpful thank you I figured the 4.3 would be a good fit
  9. C

    Easiest engine drop in replacement for 1986 MCM 470

    Hello everyone, does anyone have any suggestions on what motor to get to replace current Mercruiser 470 (has valve issues that I do not want to deal with). I just wanted to see if anyone might have a good suggestion to make the swap as simple as possible, preferably an engine that still uses the...
  10. C

    1986 Mercruiser 470/170hp/3.7L Carb backfire, low vacuum, other weird issues

    Gotcha thanks
  11. C

    1986 Mercruiser 470/170hp/3.7L Carb backfire, low vacuum, other weird issues

    The aluminum seems pretty clean to me what makes you think it might be corroded?
  12. C

    1986 Mercruiser 470/170hp/3.7L Carb backfire, low vacuum, other weird issues

    Yes it is upgraded to the alternator set up
  13. C

    1986 Mercruiser 470/170hp/3.7L Carb backfire, low vacuum, other weird issues

    I only soaked the parts in carb cleaner for a day and then boiled them in vinegar and water, what might you suggest to clean the passageways?
  14. C

    1986 Mercruiser 470/170hp/3.7L Carb backfire, low vacuum, other weird issues

    I bought a kit from mikes carburetor parts and followed his videos. The carb worked better but it still took a few seconds of cranking to start and I still had the carb backfire issue. With the new one it starts instantly but I still have this carb backfire and apparently a leak.
  15. C

    1986 Mercruiser 470/170hp/3.7L Carb backfire, low vacuum, other weird issues

    Rebuilding OEM carb didn’t work so I suppose I’ll try to find a new OEM one to purchase
See more
Top