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obnoxus 03-22-2002 08:14 PM

water pump or crossover ?
 
Why change from recirc pump to crossover,,, pro's con's ,,,, does it matter more for carb or injected? The subject came up, I just wanted more input,,,, merc puts pumps the 502 mag,.,,,, but a 500 gets a crossover,,, why !!!????

US1 Fountain 03-22-2002 09:46 PM

Re: water pump or crossover ?
 

Originally posted by obnoxus
merc puts pumps the 502 mag,.,,,, but a 500 gets a crossover,,, why !!!????
Why do you think this?

Crossovers can mostly be found on blower motors, BUT, even Merc puts water cir pumps on their blower motors: SC525, SC575, SC600, & SC800



obnoxus 03-22-2002 10:54 PM

right,,, but not the 500hp !!! thats what I don't get,,, what makes it right for one motor and not another,,, I have heard a crossover is better provided you keep a thermostat, I have also heard you need the pump,.!!!!! ARGH !!!! :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:

US1 Fountain 03-22-2002 11:10 PM

Might recheck your source.

The crossover allows for better cooling, which is a must for a blower motors in order to help prevent detonation. Yet Merc must feel pretty confident in the w/p capabilities on their blower motors and, yes, the HP 500's.
I agree, a t-stat is a must. You must have to have the correct plumbing if you do use a crossover with a stat.

My opinion is that on a stock nat asp motor, the stock setup works great and is very hard to beat.

Jerry

KCHOTBOAT 03-22-2002 11:13 PM

I like the crossover which is what I used one less thing to break.

Scott 03-23-2002 09:07 AM

HP500's have water pumps (don't make me take a picture):D

obnoxus 03-23-2002 05:37 PM

Thanks guys,,,, OK Paul,, now does this answer your question !!!!!!!

1Boatnut 03-23-2002 10:10 PM

Was wondering how long before someone told you the truth.
:D

obnoxus 03-24-2002 09:04 AM

Can't stand being wrong can ya !!!! Hey,,, look at it this way,,, I just saved you $200 !!!!

FloridianSon 03-24-2002 09:24 AM

Why I did not need a X over 454 mag no blower!!Someone said and I thought it would be less trouble-right.Installed x over,now the water pressure is to high,I thought and weilded pressure valve on x over, great water pressure is right on. Now water temp. is not stable enought for me,I thought and now I am trying to get y pipe made up to pre heat water from exhaust. Not much left now but I think I thought to much and did not know enough.James:D :cool:

US1 Fountain 03-24-2002 04:42 PM

Why do I get the feeling we were used? ;)

1Boatnut 03-24-2002 06:11 PM

Didn,t save me jack. I am going to run the crossover. I was just wondering how long before someone told you they do use it on the hp500:D




I was gonna tell you,but when I got here you already posted. See the problems having a cable modem can create:) :D :cool: :D

obnoxus 03-25-2002 05:05 AM

usa 1 Fountain,,,,,,,,

At leats now you know my ' SOURCE " !!!!

Obviously we havent talked him out of it either !!!!

Some people never learn!!!!!:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :D


And not used !!!!! Just solved a " discussion" !!!!

US1 Fountain 03-25-2002 06:16 AM

:D :D


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