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Old 10-22-2012, 08:01 AM
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I need to replace my starter. I called my local West Marine for a starter and all they carry is Sierra Marine. Has anyone heard of this company? I was told to buy either a Mercruiser or Quicksilver product. Changing this thing is going to be a paine in the ass so when I do, I dont want to have to do it again for a long long time. Is this a reputable product? WestMarines cost is $215~.
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I thought Sierra was a division of Mercury
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They make a lot of replacement parts that will go in the place of merc and quicksilver, however some have quality issues. The impellars for one are garbage, not sure on the starters.

I purchased some replacement tanks for the trim and tab pumps, they seemed fine and so far have lasted one season.

As an alternative this place does remans

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCRUISER-M...481c22&vxp=mtr
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i ilke and have had good luck with ARCO.
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I thought Sierra was a division of Mercury
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Originally Posted by lawrengary
I thought Sierra was a division of Mercury
Originally Posted by 33outlawsst
I thought Sierra was a division of Mercury
No it is not part of Merc.

Quiicksilver is part of Mercruiser.
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orig big starter(s)? take em to a local rebuilder.
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Originally Posted by dereknkathy
orig big starter(s)? take em to a local rebuilder.
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a rebuilt original beats a new taiwan
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Originally Posted by 4bus
They make a lot of replacement parts that will go in the place of merc and quicksilver, however some have quality issues. The impellars for one are garbage, not sure on the starters.

I purchased some replacement tanks for the trim and tab pumps, they seemed fine and so far have lasted one season.

As an alternative this place does remans

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCRUISER-M...481c22&vxp=mtr
Just replaced the impeller on my 496 MAG after 120 hours/2 seasons. The 2 prior to this one were Quicksilver. This latest one was a Sierra. Impeller looked like new. New one is again a Quicksilver. I saw no difference between the two brands.
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I Arco seems to hold up longer for starters the rest of there stuff is good.
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