OK you guys have all been extremely helpful in rebuilding this engine! One more question. After starting the engine I seem to hear a ever so slight knock, I dont know if its just me or is this normal for these older motors? Here is a link to it on YouTube...
I just finished taking all the components minus the block and pistons and Cam off of a Mercruiser 170 and putting it all together on a 470 Block. My question is now that it all wired up outside the boat I want to start it to make sure it runs. I got the battery connected to starter and...
I've got a 1986 Four Winns Horizon that come with a Mercruiser 170. The engine threw a rod a couple years ago and I pulled it with the intentions of swapping the top end over to the 470. I've already ran into a problem and didnt know if anyone had an awnser and advice of more isses to come...
