Original cap on a 2000 7.4
08-13-2010, 04:14 PM
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Original cap on a 2000 7.4
Automotive? I decided to change a few parts on my 10 year old motor, and pulled the cap off, it had steel terminals that were completely covered in a calcium like crust. But the terminals were all steel, where the quicksilver replacement ($60 ouch) was of course brass.
I am the second owner, but can tell from the paint the part was original to the engine. So would mercruiser use a auto cap there?
I am the second owner, but can tell from the paint the part was original to the engine. So would mercruiser use a auto cap there?
08-13-2010, 07:17 PM
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Automotive? I decided to change a few parts on my 10 year old motor, and pulled the cap off, it had steel terminals that were completely covered in a calcium like crust. But the terminals were all steel, where the quicksilver replacement ($60 ouch) was of course brass.
I am the second owner, but can tell from the paint the part was original to the engine. So would mercruiser use a auto cap there?
I am the second owner, but can tell from the paint the part was original to the engine. So would mercruiser use a auto cap there?
08-13-2010, 07:27 PM
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I'm sure the wires are that old also. They still seem fine, and no misses. I will change them at the end of the season, it looks like a pita, and it is going in the water for a few weeks.
Thanks, I will get some dielectric grease on the fittings~!
The aluminum definitely corroded a bit. I assume the brass is better, why didn't Mercruiser swap that out?
Thanks, I will get some dielectric grease on the fittings~!
The aluminum definitely corroded a bit. I assume the brass is better, why didn't Mercruiser swap that out?
08-13-2010, 11:29 PM
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Normally I would not stick auto parts on a boat. But I really see NO difference (except 1/3 of the price) between the two. The quicksilver part has no gaskets, seals, etc, to preclude sparks. Hmmmm. Next time....
