ciscokidd
Petty Officer 2nd Class
- Joined
- Aug 22, 2012
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- 145
Recently purchased new Barr manifolds and riser kit complete w gaskets and bolts. Plan to use the Volvo oem riser gasket and the included Barr Manifold gasket.
The riser mating surface has a coat of paint on it and i assume one wants to remove the paint using acetone rather than sanding or filing which could alter the fit. Any comments on whether one should replace the Barr gasket which is a different material vs the oem thinner but some type of metal gasket.
Stick w what the kit came w or use the volvo oem riser gasket which i habe a spare set of. Also wondering if one should paint the risers and manifolds w a high heat paint to assist in reducing future corrosion in addition to the factory spray?
I have gone 17 years on the stock man & risers , boat was fresh water till 2012 and been in salt since w neutra salt used religiously any time motor has been run. I am expexting 5-7 yrs out of the new kit probably will sell the 250SE before this type of service is needed again. Doing a big one this year, boat had 440hrs when bought and now at 705 here in the beautiful Pacific Northwest!
The riser mating surface has a coat of paint on it and i assume one wants to remove the paint using acetone rather than sanding or filing which could alter the fit. Any comments on whether one should replace the Barr gasket which is a different material vs the oem thinner but some type of metal gasket.
Stick w what the kit came w or use the volvo oem riser gasket which i habe a spare set of. Also wondering if one should paint the risers and manifolds w a high heat paint to assist in reducing future corrosion in addition to the factory spray?
I have gone 17 years on the stock man & risers , boat was fresh water till 2012 and been in salt since w neutra salt used religiously any time motor has been run. I am expexting 5-7 yrs out of the new kit probably will sell the 250SE before this type of service is needed again. Doing a big one this year, boat had 440hrs when bought and now at 705 here in the beautiful Pacific Northwest!