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Is there a step by step instructional sheet available to adjust the shift cables on a Mercruiser 170? They must have gotten out of alignment because I am really having a rought time getting it into neutural. I have lubed all the pivot points and the cables seem to glide smooth enough.

I have to really jiggle the shifter to get it into neutural. I feels like something is hanging up and not gliding smooth when moving from forward to neutural and reverse. It is a Morse shifter and a 170 Merc engine. Any advice on what I can do to make this problem go away. I have driven other...

While running with muffs and lower unit in down position I noticed hot water and hot exhaust blowing out of the starboard vent and only slightly warm exhaust (no water) coming out of the port side vent. Is this normal? There is some exhaust coming out of the prop but no water. Engine was at 1200...

Just tuned up my 1985 Sea Ray Seville Cuddy with the Merc 170. Went out to the lake and while it was running rough at first, we did get it to smooth out somewhat and ran it at 25 to 30 mph for about 20 minutes. The engine rocker arm cover was so hot that I could only touch it for a split second...

It has been a while since I did this and I guess I have gone brain dead. But I am at a loss as to setting the dwell on My Merc. 170. I know what the specs are from the manual but I don't remember the procedure. Any help here would be great.:huh::huh:

:huh:I just happened to notice when installing a new battery that there is a small spark that happens when I just touch the negative cable to the battery post. It is almost like something is on, such as the radio, or the running lights. Everything is off. Is this normal? I am concerned that this...

I just can't figure this one out. I am getting fire to the points but not to the plugs. I have installed new coil, and condenser. After cleaning out carb of old bad gas it fired up for about 15 seconds and stopped. cleaned it out again but still won't start. If I an getting fire at the...

:huh:I have not been able to get my 85 Seville on the lake for 3 years. I have been starting it in the driveway several times each year. However the gas has gone bad and will not start the engine. I have cleaned out the carb etc. But I need to drain out the 20 plus gallons in the tank. When I...