I'm not sure if anyone is familiar with this, but I just found out that Mercruiser made an inline four cylinder that they called the 470 and 485. It is an aluminum block four cylinder based on half of a Ford 460. It has 224 cubic inches, and has 185 horsepower stock. With a good aftermarket aluminum 460 head, these could be unbelievable. And, with the aluminum block, it would be REALLY light weight.
Stock, they had some problems with head gaskets and also with the charging system. Mercruiser has fixed the head gasket issue with a new gasket design that holds up well. The charging system was problematic and was somehow part of the crankshaft. From what I understand, most people fix this by mounting a normal automotive alternator to it.
Is anyone familiar with these?
Stock, they had some problems with head gaskets and also with the charging system. Mercruiser has fixed the head gasket issue with a new gasket design that holds up well. The charging system was problematic and was somehow part of the crankshaft. From what I understand, most people fix this by mounting a normal automotive alternator to it.
Is anyone familiar with these?