Where can I get a good gasket set?

[ThePhoneGuy]

I pulled the head off my motor toward the end of last season to work on a "water in oil" issue and now I want to put everything back together, but I can't seem to find a gasket set for it.

It's a 1986 4 cylinder 140 hp Mercruiser.

Do I need to get all gaskets separately or could I just get a kit for the head, exhaust manifold, riser, carb, valve cover, and thermostat?

Also... Is their any prep work I need to do before I put everything back together or run the motor?

Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks

 

[stonyloam]

Re: Where can I get a good gasket set?

I think you will have to find each gasket individually. Go here: http://www.mercruiserparts.com/selectDocs.asp?doc_nbr=41261 and select engine section you are working on (eg. exhaust manifold....) and get the part numbers for the gaskets you need. With the #'s your Mercruiser dealer, internet or even NAPA should be able to get you everything you need.
Prep work? Download the manual and read it, and anything you don't understand...ASK. That is one advantage of going to your local dealer, I have found that if you are spending money with them they are happy to give you advice. Good luck.

 

[Don S]

Re: Where can I get a good gasket set?

Head Gasket Set

As for prep work and things like inspections and torques, try section 3 in the service manual. CLICK HERE to download the manual

 

[ThePhoneGuy]

Re: Where can I get a good gasket set?

Thank you both for the help. I guess I'll try Napa for th gaskets first.