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04-13-2018 | 12:38 AM

Xsquid

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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?

04-13-2018 | 01:24 AM

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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

04-13-2018 | 01:26 AM

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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!

04-13-2018 | 01:35 AM

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

04-13-2018 | 09:13 AM

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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 .

04-13-2018 | 09:27 AM

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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

04-13-2018 | 10:12 AM

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

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

04-14-2018 | 06:59 AM

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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-