Is a 4.3 Mercrusier Waterpump the same as a 4.3 Chevy waterpump ?

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Is a 4.3 Mercrusier Waterpump the same as a 4.3 Chevy water pump on a 1098 Well caft 4.3
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Yes it's the same design and fit as the Chevy but internally the impeller is brass.

Now if you have closed cooling and not open, meaning you have a heat exchanger on the motor using antifreeze, then the Chevy can be used, otherwise you need a marine type
 

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Most people working on older boats probably wind up using a Sierra marine pump.
 

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The timing cover on my '88 4.3LX looked to be automotive grade, as was the oil pan. I say was, because it rusted thru.
 

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The only thing marine about marine long blocks is the brass core plugs, stainless head gaskets, marine cam and circulation pump with brass impeller .

All other bits are assembly line bins from the same vintage truck motors
 

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The timing cover on my '88 4.3LX looked to be automotive grade, as was the oil pan. I say was, because it rusted thru.
So are mine, spraying with Boeshield/CorrosionX have kept them from rusting thru so far after 20 seasons in the salt air.
 
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