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Xsquid

04-13-2018 12:38 AM

502MAG mpi header question

I have a 1996 Merc 502 Mag. I want to put headers on it. One side of the motor has the linkage bolted to the manifold and the othe has the electronics and oil filter bolted to it. Does anyone know of aftermarket headers that have brackets on them to bolt these items up to them?

Griff

04-13-2018 01:24 AM

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...b592b505df.jpg
The brackets are an additional cost option from CMI.
IMO,Its easier to just bolt the linkage to the transom.
This is a pic of my older CMI's on 502mpi's

Xsquid

04-13-2018 01:26 AM

I was thinking that it would be easier to not relocate the linkage, I’d need new cables and such the wouldn’t I? I’ll have to check into the CMI headers. Thanks!

Xsquid

04-13-2018 01:35 AM

Good god I just checked the prices of those headers... anyone have a nice used set for sale?

Boatally Insane

04-13-2018 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Xsquid (Post 4621368)

I was thinking that it would be easier to not relocate the linkage, I’d need new cables and such the wouldn’t I? I’ll have to check into the CMI headers. Thanks!

You shouldn't need new cables.. I've relocated the shift linkage to the transom on almost every boat I've owned and never had to replace them.. just mount it where ever the cables make it end up... ;) On my "new" boat it's mounted to the stud from the boarding ladder . ;)https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...4e008fa93c.jpg

F-2 Speedy

04-13-2018 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Xsquid (Post 4621369)

Good god I just checked the prices of those headers... anyone have a nice used set for sale?

there not made by Headman........look in the swap shop

Boatally Insane

04-13-2018 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by F-2 Speedy (Post 4621424)

there not made by Headman........look in the swap shop

.and if they're for sale used, "cheap" they likely leak....

launchpad475

04-14-2018 06:59 AM

Ive got some CMI's off a 500EFI that don't leak in the swap shop and on FB. Relocating the shift plate is the easiest, or get the bracket that bolts to the CMI's. Good luck-

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