Can the Merc dry joint manifolds be run/adapted on a VP motor? Anyone done this?
Lubak572 Petty Officer 1st Class Joined Jan 4, 2018 Messages 235 Aug 14, 2018 #1 Can the Merc dry joint manifolds be run/adapted on a VP motor? Anyone done this?
alldodge Moderator Staff member Joined Mar 8, 2009 Messages 40,750 Aug 14, 2018 #2 Don't see why not, just need to adapt. Which motor do you have?
Lubak572 Petty Officer 1st Class Joined Jan 4, 2018 Messages 235 Aug 15, 2018 #3 5.7 GSIPEFS had water intrusion looking for better options when I replace motor. Hytek Marine, etc.??
5.7 GSIPEFS had water intrusion looking for better options when I replace motor. Hytek Marine, etc.??
alldodge Moderator Staff member Joined Mar 8, 2009 Messages 40,750 Aug 15, 2018 #4 You can use Merc or VP, and if intrusion was caused by rotted out mans/elbows, then that is just time. If it happened do to ingestion form exhaust, then may need to increase riser height if space is available
You can use Merc or VP, and if intrusion was caused by rotted out mans/elbows, then that is just time. If it happened do to ingestion form exhaust, then may need to increase riser height if space is available
Scott Danforth Grumpy Vintage Moderator still playing with boats Staff member Joined Jul 23, 2011 Messages 47,543 Aug 15, 2018 #5 Believe angles are different I would go with CMI before hitek May simply need a riser. What is the riser to SWL measurement? Should be 14"
Believe angles are different I would go with CMI before hitek May simply need a riser. What is the riser to SWL measurement? Should be 14"
