Any decent aftermarket FWC kits that doesn't cost a right arm?

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dannieboiz

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I purchased a used Marine Power FWC kit and it turns out that it's too long to fit my engine since I have the power steering pump mounted higher than the older engines so the heat exchanger won't mount correctly. My mechanic told me to get a Mercruiser p/n 860427A5 which is like 1200 bucks. There are lots of FWC kits on ebay for 200-400 which I think is more reasonable (affordable) :)

Would like to buy one ASAP while my boat is still in the shop.
 
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Re: Any decent aftermarket FWC kits that doesn't cost a right arm?

For a 1995? How old is the motor? The aftermarket manufacturers recommend against doing this on an engine that has more than 100 hours on it, particularly if it's been used in salt.

Corrosion and 'junk' already in the water passages is going to keep clogging the system. Unless you're having a new motor put in at the shop, FWC isn't the advantage it appears to be.
 
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Re: Any decent aftermarket FWC kits that doesn't cost a right arm?

no I got another motor been through the used/old motor with high hours + FWC already. :)
 
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Re: Any decent aftermarket FWC kits that doesn't cost a right arm?

Hi Guys:
As far as I can see ALL decent aftermarket kits cost an arm and a leg if you buy them new! They tend to be cheaper if you buy them used.
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Re: Any decent aftermarket FWC kits that doesn't cost a right arm?

I was just told that the heat exchanger doesn't have to be bolted on the engine. Can't I just fit it on the deck?
 
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Re: Any decent aftermarket FWC kits that doesn't cost a right arm?

Howdy,


My (never salted) engine is a 1997 model and had 122 hours on it when I installed the San Juan Engr full system.

Before I did however, I completely flushed the block with all the core plugs removed. In 3 years, I have no problems at all with it. I would do it again. I paid about $700 for the whole system from http://www.oceaneastmarine.com/

You can mount the heat exchanger anywhere you like.


Cheers,


Rick
 
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Re: Any decent aftermarket FWC kits that doesn't cost a right arm?

Howdy,


My (never salted) engine is a 1997 model and had 122 hours on it when I installed the San Juan Engr full system.

Before I did however, I completely flushed the block with all the core plugs removed. In 3 years, I have no problems at all with it.....I also filled it with 50:50 Dexcool ....... I would do it again. I paid about $700 for the whole system from http://www.oceaneastmarine.com/

You can mount the heat exchanger anywhere you like.


Cheers,


Rick
 
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