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I just purchased my first boat and it is powered by a merc 170 (3.7L) 4" heat exchanger. Hold the bad mouthing please, I know about the problems.
I am considering converting to an open cooling system due to an internal leak in the heat exchanger. I will not be in salt water and I will winterize...
