marine engine parts vs auto parts - iboats Boating Forums
Feb 13, 2007 · Re: marine engine parts vs auto parts As for your overhaul of the engine, you should stick with OEM marine replacement parts. The head gasket in a marine kit is designed for saltwater use where the automotive counter part will likely be eaten through in a year. The bearings are industrial grade, you car runs at 2500 RPM, your boat runas at 4500 ...
Where do you get your parts? - iboats Boating Forums
Jul 4, 2024 · For example, I have a 1989 force 50. I've done a lot of work and needed parts. The three sites I've used are: Offshore marine-great for gaskets and carb kits. Lots of maintenance and simple repair stuff. Pretty good prices too. Crowley Marine-has good diagrams and lists all the parts. Availability is poor though. eBay of course.
Marine parts VS Automobile parts - iboats Boating Forums
Jan 23, 2009 · We get so many questions as to the use of marine parts VS auto parts, i thought to shed light on the subject and what makes a marine part marine. 1- J1171 is stamped on all electric parts that are marine. No J1171 it's not marine period. 2- Marine carb. no overflow back to the fuel pump, it...
iBoats Parts Diagrams? | Boating Forum - iboats Boating Forums
Jul 18, 2018 · I find it almost impossible to find either a proper OEM part number or the appropriate aftermarket part number for my Mercruiser on iBoats website. They need some work on their database. I often use other sites parts diagrams to get a part number, and then use the number to find out iBoats inventory and price. But even that has failed me at times.
Marine parts or not | Boating Forum - iboats Boating Forums
Jan 9, 2014 · Re: Marine parts or not The marine 4.3l pump also has a stainless steal back plate. If this leaks you get water in the boat. If you can get the number off of your carburetor, an auto supply store should be able to get the proper rebuild kit for you. The Rochester 4brl has the numbers stamped into the left rear corner running vertically.
auto vs. marine parts | Boating Forum - iboats Boating Forums
Jun 11, 2005 · This 1982 228 merc. (5.0 chevy block) with a 4 bbl rochester was dripping gas internally and stalling, so being an auto mechanic I rebuilt the carb with an automotive carb kit and float. Same problem. Checked fuel pressure, 8 psi, my book says spec is 3 psi so I replaced the pump (marine pump)...
Marine parts VS Automobile parts - iboats Boating Forums
Jan 23, 2009 · Re: Marine parts VS Automobile parts ! I was referring to total submersion in brackish water (and hoping not to!). The biggest problem is the solenoid. On the marine flavor, at least there is an extra gasket at the wiring end.
Boat parts from E-Basic Marine - iboats Boating Forums
Sep 18, 2010 · Re: Boat parts from E-Basic Marine Well the three times I have used ebasic, they have been perfect. The orders ranged from over $1500 to as little as $50. The large dollar order included a kit with over a dozen different parts, as well as a number of other miscellaneous items.
Differences between auto and marine engine parts
Jul 3, 2002 · Re: Differences between auto and marine engine parts Something that I want to add to this topic. If you are using automotive parts and an accident happens, then when the Coast Guard does there investigation and finds automobile parts on the engine, look for a big fine! That is when you really wished you spent the bucks for the marine parts.
Marine parts vs stock Chevy 350 parts - iboats Boating Forums
Jun 1, 2010 · Re: Marine parts vs stock Chevy 350 parts I would have to ask in what regard are you asking the question. There are certain items that are "marine listed" for safety reasons (carb, fuel pump, starter, alternator, distributor, flame arrestor ).