anyone have a 470

[spareparts]

on an 89 engine, the coolant reservoir should be part of the exhaust riser, the exhaust manifold should be made out of aluminum, while the exhaust riser/reservoir is cast iron. There were some early issues with the gasket leaking into #4 cylinder. It would be prudent to pull the spark plugs and do a compression test on the engine. Also look at the heat exchanger, it should be 4" in diameter, earlier ones were 3". Take a good look at the charging system, its built into the engine balancer, look at the windings behind the balancer to see if you can spot any corrosion. While you have your head down there, look for signs of antifreeze leaking from a small hole right at the base of the front timing cover, its a weep hole to allow coolant that has gone past the cam seals to leak out.

[bradford]

That fella Spare can sure can save yo a$$.

[wellcraftv20step]

Spare i am familliar with the weep hole thanks, i will look closely for other probs, by the way i didnt like the inconsistancys in talking to the seller so i gave him the boot! i found another i am looking at this sunday in P a . it is a lake engine and comp is 125 across the board. What do you yhink of those numbers . you can take a look if you type in your search, craigslist Pa 3.7 mercruiser, its the 4 barrel .please let me know what you think he is going to run it for me on a pallet

[spareparts]

post up a link, I couldn't find it, what city?

[wellcraftv20step]

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/boa/2801825407.html here you go spare.

[spareparts]

looks pretty good, it appears to be what he said it is(correct heat exchanger, manifold, etc) notice it has the complete power steering assembly, if your 3.0 doesn't have power steering, it would be nice to add. First thing I'd is add a pertronix electronic conversion, see if you can find the tall flame arrestor as well

[wellcraftv20step]

thanks again spare. i will let you know how it goes !

[twhrider2]

The 4 barrel carb. and associated components are worth over half the asking price! Good looking engine, good luck.

[aussie]

if would be good to let us no the difference in power from the 3.0 to the 3.7 i have a 3.7 and wasnt to happy on the engine power and buy saying that i stepped out of 17 ft with a 115hp so it a big jump in size and wieght

[wellcraftv20step]

well, i went to pennsylvania this morning to look ,at an run this motor. this thing ran perfect so i bought it. and the pictures did not do it justice. very clean.. happy day!. and aussie i do believe thier will be a significant difference. thanks for giving it the nod spare. i will put it in in march sometime.