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only the 4-cylinders can be removed from the outside. V6's and V8's require the motor to come out

read this on your PDS shaft and how to change the bearings https://forums.iboats.com/threads/pds-shaft-issues.687012/ read this on pulling the engine and aligning it: https://forums.iboats.com/threads/steps-to-install-engine-and-outdrive.297567/ get the manual on pulling the drive and...

at the top of the forum is sticky with the guide for people buying boats. suggest you go thru it. that boat being 26 years old is going to have issues as boats are designed to last about 15 years and be replaced. the vinyl is showing signs of mold/mildew coming from within the foam. so...

ok, so you get the boat for free. in todays economy, you will spend about $6000 restoring the hull, about $4000 restoring the upholstery, about $6000 on a used motor and drive, and about $1500-$3000 on the trailer. keep in mind, these are US prices with the fiberglass supply company on your...

There is no gimbal bearing in your drive Its either the PDS bearings or the U-joints You are pulling the drive annually for inspection/maintenance, correct?

Start with replacing the impeller

If i can redo my boat, you can redo your boat

You have to vet your parts guy. Walk in to any FLAPS ( Friendly Local Auto Parts Store) and ask for valve cover gaskets for an SBC. If the guy/gal asks for year/make/model, walk out and shop elsewhere. If he/she asks perimeter or center, then buy parts from them.

You really think a cinder/concrete block is safe to use as cribbing / blocking? I hope your life insurance policy is up to date As JAS stated, point loading vs bonded surface loading. Assume 5000# load, one point loaded over a 1" long x .1" wide area. One surface loaded over its 60 sq inched...

Where is the popcorn emoji when you need it Jack stands and jacks, never a cinder/concrete block

Take your old belts to the store, they have a belt measure tool

New doesnt mean good

Service the points, set the dwell, and the timing Check the fuel in a clear container. Make sure its clear, with a bluish ting and not cloudy and doeant separate Your 470 has a news stand full of issues, however its a simple motor needing compression, fuel and spark at the right time

If your RPM is the same, but your speed is down, look at load, and if the logs have water in them

^+1..... What he said

Buy a new longblock for $3k, buy new manifolds for $600, $400 in incidentals, and do the work yourself

move your buddy forward too

First, Welcome aboard Second Why, the drive is obsolete with near zero support and the boat is 28 years old. consider the boat a project. could be shift cable and shift interrupt, however could be carb needs TLC

educate yourself fully prior to buying anything. in addition, there is the sticky in this forum you should look at https://forums.iboats.com/forum/boat-topics-and-questions-not-engine-topics.10/

it should be printed on the existing throttle cable jacket, about every foot or so