Automotive head gasket?

[jvr440]

Is there any reason an automotive head gasket can't be used for a boat that's never going to be in salt water? The boat is a 1981 model Mercruiser 120.

 

[KaGee]

Re: Automotive head gasket?

It's up to you. The pro's will disagree, but that's their job and livelyhood at stake.<br /><br />I used an "auto" only because the "marine" was only available in a master kit at the time. The piece by itself was NLA for my engine. I called Fel-Pro and talked to their tech. He advised that in fresh water I should see no adverse problems.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Automotive head gasket?

The "Right" gasket is 18-3880,.. $44.25 list,$25.40 jobber, at your local NAPA store............<br /><br />Why wouldn't that work..???<br /><br /><br />Besides,........<br />That motor hasn't been an Automotive motor in Over 30 Years..............<br />Antique Parts cost More than Marine parts........