mercruiser 4.3 thermostat housing

[ste80]

It will fit, grease ale or not does not matter for fit

Sorry to bother you. I have only one doubt. Mog315g said 53.9mm( 2.125") between clip.
I ask my wife to check (i'm still out for work) and it seems 50mm is measurament wrong? Are you sure 315 will joint or there are also different model of mercruiser joint? Tks

 

[Scott06]

Sorry to bother you. I have only one doubt. Mog315g said 53.9mm( 2.125") between clip.
I ask my wife to check (i'm still out for work) and it seems 50mm is measurament wrong? Are you sure 315 will joint or there are also different model of mercruiser joint? Tks

What is the serial number on your drive? To my knowledge yes the 315 works for all the internal clip ones but if u get A different measurement let’s take a look what are the other dimension of the joint

https://www.moog-suspension-parts.com/universal-joints-ujoints.asp?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD_U5A1CsiMJ_4i1S9NccUZaM51kd&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7MaY_pWAiwMVB1dHAR31si2tEAAYASAAEgLTfvD_BwE

 

[alldodge]

Trying to find just how to measure is difficult, Found a iBoats thread which shows the Moog 315 is a bit different and didn't work on the Gen 2. That said I have the joint listed the same as the Sierra number for the A1 G1

 

[Scott06]

I think this thread from a few years back covers all the different ujoints out there https://forums.iboats.com/threads/u-joints-for-2003-alpha-one-gen-2.749703/page-2

edit posted this right after AD … same thread

 

[ste80]

Trying to find just how to measure is difficult, Found a iBoats thread which shows the Moog 315 is a bit different and didn't work on the Gen 2. That said I have the joint listed the same as the Sierra number for the A1 G1

thanks, a lot. the quote 2.203 that is shown on quiksilver, i think MOOG is different ( 2.125) but just because they probabilly check on different place? i think i will not buy, too much risk i will go for original one

 

[ste80]

I think this thread from a few years back covers all the different ujoints out there https://forums.iboats.com/threads/u-joints-for-2003-alpha-one-gen-2.749703/page-2

edit posted this right after AD … same thread

i will give look now tks

 

[Scott06]

i will give look now tks

Do you know your drive serial number it would seem with that thread there are 3 different u joints used for the alpha gen 2 depending on serial number range

 

[ste80]

Do you know your drive serial number it would seem with that thread there are 3 different u joints used for the alpha gen 2 depending on serial number range

no because unfortunatelly i'm all month on business trip. were is wrote? i could ask my wife to check at home, stearn is in the garage she could check if it is easy to find the number.
tks

 

[Scott06]

no because unfortunatelly i'm all month on business trip. were is wrote? i could ask my wife to check at home, stearn is in the garage she could check if it is easy to find the number.
tks

It’s just below the lube vent plug on the port side of upper just below mercruiser sticker will have the serial number and drive ratio, will also be stamped in drive under the mercruiser sticker

if you have the serial number this is the best way to order parts

 

[Scott06]

if you find the serial number you put it in here (there are other sites too) and this will take you to the correct parts for your specific unit

MerCruiser Motor Parts at MarineEngine.com

Buy from the largest online inventory of genuine MerCruiser stern drive parts including discount aftermarket parts. New and vintage parts available at MarineEngine.com.

www.marineengine.com

 

[ste80]

if you find the serial number you put it in here (there are other sites too) and this will take you to the correct parts for your specific unit

MerCruiser Motor Parts at MarineEngine.com

Buy from the largest online inventory of genuine MerCruiser stern drive parts including discount aftermarket parts. New and vintage parts available at MarineEngine.com.

www.marineengine.com

thanks, i will check as soon as i will be back in italy.
i order for the moment bolt and wire and at least when i will be back i can close the motor.
caps was not available, i needed also bearing 386A but wa snot available too, so i will place a second order as well

 

[alldodge]

Being a MC-1 I doubt the number is there due to time.

 

[Scott06]

Being a MC-1 I doubt the number is there due to time.

This is a gen 2 alpha drive

 

[ste80]

This is a gen 2 alpha drive

but i'm really worried that number won't really be there
anyway at home i can check the size properlly . is difficult from here to ask my wife to measure them

 

[Scott06]

but i'm really worried that number won't really be there
anyway at home i can check the size properlly . is difficult from here to ask my wife to measure them

it is stamped in the metal so unless horribly corroded it will be under the sticker. Also worth a look if you still have the original paper work that comes with the boat when sold. Both boats I have had - a packet from the dealer that contains mostly garbage safety info also had a packet from mercruiser that listed serial number for engine, transom, and outdrive. Was lucky enough to have it included when I bought the boats used.

 

[ste80]

it is stamped in the metal so unless horribly corroded it will be under the sticker. Also worth a look if you still have the original paper work that comes with the boat when sold. Both boats I have had - a packet from the dealer that contains mostly garbage safety info also had a packet from mercruiser that listed serial number for engine, transom, and outdrive. Was lucky enough to have it included when I bought the boats used.

no i do not have that paper. i bought used boat so i do not have.
on searay website i found owner manual but not in such details.
anyway in 10 days more or less i'll be back and i'll check.
in the mentime i order from summit the wire and the bolts, it was supposed to leave usa on 24 and arive on 29 in italy, instead pack already arived in italy and tomorrow they should delivery to my house.
toooop shop thanks for the suggestion gave to me about it