454 mag water hoses? where to get affordably!
04-08-2011, 06:41 PM
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454 mag water hoses? where to get affordably!
i want to replace most of my water hoses on my '90 454 MAG since my motor is out, merc wants something CRAZY like $140+ for the hose from transom to seawater pump, the other hoses are outrageously priced also. does anyone have a better source for these bent hoses, or other part #'s for them that are priced reasonable?
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04-09-2011, 07:32 AM
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The hose from the transom to the sea water pump is nothing special. Don't buy it from mercury. Just take it to a marina and they can cut you a piece.
As far as the others go....I might have them. I have a ton of the mercruiser pre bent hoses.
I usually sell at just over half of retail cost. PM me if your interested and I will look through what I have.
As far as the others go....I might have them. I have a ton of the mercruiser pre bent hoses.
I usually sell at just over half of retail cost. PM me if your interested and I will look through what I have.
04-09-2011, 08:14 AM
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You can't just use any old rubber hose on the supply line to the raw water pump. The Merc one is reinforced so that it won't collapse under suction. Make sure whatever kind of hose you use has the reinforcement to make it rigid, or you will have overheating issues.
04-09-2011, 08:49 AM
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The hose from the transom to the sea water pump is nothing special. Don't buy it from mercury. Just take it to a marina and they can cut you a piece.
As far as the others go....I might have them. I have a ton of the mercruiser pre bent hoses.
I usually sell at just over half of retail cost. PM me if your interested and I will look through what I have.
As far as the others go....I might have them. I have a ton of the mercruiser pre bent hoses.
I usually sell at just over half of retail cost. PM me if your interested and I will look through what I have.
i did notice that hose was pretty rigid!!!! dingdong i bought the boat from didnt tighten that hose up very good though so i think that was one of the areas my water leak was from!
04-09-2011, 09:14 AM
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Yes, you are correct. That hose actually is double walled with a metal coil in it to keep it rigid. If you take it to a reputable marina or service center they will sell it by the foot and will be able to cut you a length. I have some here but what I have left I believe is to short for you.
04-09-2011, 07:08 PM
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The transom to seawater pump, and from pump to cooler is all the same stuff. I have that heavy duty red hose. I think its an extra layer of rubber. I got it from a local plumbing supply house. inch and a quarter.
The others if you still want to use the pre bent shop around the internet.
The others if you still want to use the pre bent shop around the internet.
