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Hey guys just getting ready to install a regular marine alternator on my 470 the particular alternator that I have has 2 wires a black a red and one post that says BAT. Can someone tell me how to wire this thing to my 470. Or has a link that shows instructions. Thanks
Hello guys Im installing a new head gasket on my 470 Im wondering if I should replace the head bolts also does any one know if there is a arp head bolts I could buy.
Well guys looking to install a 470 into my 79' 21ft crusiers inc boat. I know its not the ideal engine but I have it and it runs well. I dont know alot about the particular motor I have however I have had it running on a pallet and sounds very healthy.
I changed the oil and plugs before...
Hey you guys know im overhauling a 470 I have been looking for gaskets on ebay mainly
The mercruiser set cost about 50 bucks more than the victor rientz do you guys think there that much better quality?
If anyone has any preference or links on complete gasket sets please chime in.
Im going to be running my 170hp 470 in a 20' hardtop cuddy cabin
what prop would you guys suggest and do I need stainless or would aluminum be just as good?
Recently got a 470 without power steering I would like to upgrade to a power steering system I have found the pump and cylinder for sale used but was wondering if there is any difference on the bracket on the inside of the transom were the cylider would mount?
I am putting a mercruiser 470 in a 20ft cuddy its a 79 mirro marine boat its similar in style to on of the newer trophy hard top cuddy fishing boats I am unsure of the weight but its not real heavy.
My question is what kind of speed do you think I could expect her to reach.
Just aquired a 470 and going to be running it in my boat.
I am going to do a tune up
upgrade to normal altanator
change oil spark plugs
rebuild carb
upgrade ignition and coil
entire new gasket set
I heard something about the exhaust riser causing some kind of problem is there a upgrade...
