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    470 alternator wiring help

    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
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    470 head bolts

    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.
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    470 help

    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...
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    Gasket selection

    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.
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    Prop selection for my 470

    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?
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    470 power steering help

    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?
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    Looking for a manual 90hp merc 1989

    Looking for a paper manual for my 1989 90 hp merc was wondering if anyone had any advise on a cheap place to buy one thanks
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    470 in 20ft cuddy

    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.
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    470 help

    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...
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    470 points upgrade

    I have a 470 and am concidering upgrading to a Pertronix 2 ignitor can someone direct me towards the particular part number I would need thanks
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