470 mercruiser

[wellcraftv20step]

i was wondering if anyone might have an idea what i should expect to pay to have my 470 rebuilt, thanks in advance

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by wellcraftv20step

i was wondering if anyone might have an idea what i should expect to pay to have my 470 rebuilt, thanks in advance

Work in your hometown will cost +/- what it will in other areas...there are a few guys around here who'll tell ya ZACKY how much a rebuid will cost ya...they just haven't come along yet...be patient...they'll be here...

[spareparts]

I can't tell you exactly, but I can warn you that its going to be expensive. The 3.7 engine was built by Mercruiser, there is very little aftermarket support for this engine and it hasn't been in production for some time. Parts were expensive when it was in production, they are probably even more so now. There are some ways to use other parts from other engines when you build one up, but its taking a "hot Rod" approach that most engine re-builders won't take due to warranty purposes. If you engine needs major work, and if the manifolds need replacing, you will probably be better off replacing it with a 4.3 V6. Big ticket items to deal with on 3.7L motors are the manifold and riser, charging system, heat exchanger, and starter. Check these components out and figure if they need replacing or upgrading. Add up the cost of these items before you start rebuilding the engine, If you're ok with the cost, the 3.7 is a good motor, it has its quirks but overall fits the need quite well, if you decide to go the 4.3V6 way, keep in mind the motor mounts to the stringers will need to be redone

[Road King Cole]

I think it also will depend on what you mean by having it rebuilt. Do you mean bringing the whole boat to a yard or yourself taking the motor out and bringing it to a shop?

You may want to consider just getting a rebuilt motor and putting that in instead of trying to find someone to rebuild your original. I know that is what the previous owner of mine did a few years before I bought it from him and the engine runs great. I just wished he put in a new oil pan...

He had built a frame to mount the chain pull to pull the motor, which I later re-built to use so I could change the oil pain.

rkc