Fresh water cooling kit

[fisheasy]

Can someone point me in the right direction on getting the right fresh water cooling kit for my motor. It has been rebuilt and not been run in any water and i was hoping to run it in salt water some but dont want the salt water going through my engine. So i guess my question is what information do i need to have available to know what kit is the right one. Its a mercruiser 454. thanks for your imput

 

[HT32BSX115]

Re: Fresh water cooling kit

Howdy,

Here's where I got mine for my 454. http://www.oceaneastmarine.com/

You didn't say what it is.....(Alpha/Bravo/Inboard) I have been told that sometimes the Alpha raw water pump may not move enough water to the heat exchanger for effective cooling at high power settings. I have a Bravo with a full system (block and manifolds) and it works great.




Cheers,

Rick

 

[fisheasy]

Re: Fresh water cooling kit

my motor is probably from the 1983-1998 model. I read this on that website.
1983-1998, Cools Block & Manifolds w/ V-Belts, Rear Mount.
When it says rear mount Does that mean behind the distributor? Or am I on the wrong rear

 

[HT32BSX115]

Re: Fresh water cooling kit

Mine 1997 GEN VI engine and it's a front mount.

I don't think you would want a rear mount in a sterndrive application....


I'm pretty sure I got model: MC323

 

[fisheasy]

Re: Fresh water cooling kit

ok i will check them out its a newer bravo setup. I am not sure which year the motor is though.

 

[HT32BSX115]

Re: Fresh water cooling kit

If there's a question as to what model system fits, you can call San Juan Engineering and talk to their tech support. They will help you get the correct model and if you get some parts that don't fit or the wrong parts, they'll make it good....

 

[fisheasy]

Re: Fresh water cooling kit

well that sounds good. I have a place near me that will have stuff to me the next day but if you buy the wrong thing no return

 

[HT32BSX115]

Re: Fresh water cooling kit

It might be worth it to give call to San Juan Engineering and speak to them before you buy.

When I bought mine from Ocean East, the actual box of parts was shipped directly from San Juan up here in the NW. I think there was a part missing or not right and they sent me one with no questions asked. I also was able to speak with their Tech support person, send him pictures via email of what I had and he was able to advise me on installation etc...