Alpha 1 MR - Is there an updated water tube?

[JaCrispy]

I'd like to install something a little more substantial than the original plastic tube if possible. Mercruiser part # 32-41672A01

 

[thumpar]

Ok I have to ask. Why? If you are having cooling issues just solve the real problem.

 

[ziggy]

deleted by me after thumpar set me straight as to what water tube he was referring to. i've nothing to contribute to this thread

 

[thumpar]

I think he is referring to the tube that connects from the hose from the bellhousing and into the transom.

 

[Bt Doctur]

It comes in 2 types , they used to be copper and were changed to plastic.
ziggy, the plastic water tube that goes thru the transom

 

[ziggy]

so he is, now that i look up the part number. post 3 will be deleted, thanks thumpar

 

[JaCrispy]

No cooling issues. but the tube is slightly distorted, seems to be a little frail for what it does and where its located. A stainless replacement would be ideal.

 

[thumpar]

If you have the plastic type look for a copper one. Those were the only types made.

 

[Fun Times]

http://www.mercstuff.com/watersupplytube.htm

 

[Watermann]

The 5/8 copper tubes it says were for older pre-alpha and are no longer available being superceded by the 3/4 NYLON tube in Alpha Ones.

I would rather have the nylon, no green or corrosion to start a leak. Not sure why you think it's not substantial. If you have a newer home or underground irrigation it's probably plumbed with poly, pex or peb and delivered by PVC with no metal at all.