New exhaust manifold from mercruiser

[atomb]

Very pleased to see my new mercruiser exhaust manifold for my 3.0 lx
came in yesterday -no more front and back plates seems like its a more one piece design not sure if its good or bad but saved me from buying a replacemt back plate. also came with fuel line unfortunately a little banged up by ups and all bolts and fittings and hose. Happy camper here.

[boat127]

glad to hear your pleased

i always throw a few coats of paint on new manifolds with merc phatom black

[zbnutcase]

You can't go too far wrong with OEM parts!

[atomb]

guys when i took the old one off it looked like they used some kind of copper gasket spray. what is this stuff and should i use it when throwin on the new one? will defin give it some paint treament thanks for the tip zbnut

[dingdongs]

i always use copper slip on paper gaskets.it helps removal of component as the gasket is not stuck to lets say the block and exhaust etc.water circulating pump & rocker covers too.

[atomb]

is that similar to Permatex 80697 Copper Spray-A-Gasket Hi Temp Sealant.