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04-17-2011 | 12:57 PM

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Griff

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Originally Posted by kafelsan

Can somebody tell me if i can use FEL-PRO 17242 on my 7.4 mpi 2000, look at the intake manifold Gasket
http://img2.wantitall.co.za/images/S...1ZRkAX45mL.jpg

and original http://www.marineengine.com/newparts...Engine=&Model=

original don't have o hole in the middle and are from other material.

What do you think?

thanks Fredrik

The hole in the middle does not matter. Its a provision to let the intake manifold warm up faster for applications that use a choked carb. It will be blocked by your intake manifold.

04-18-2011 | 05:57 AM

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kafelsan

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Griff

The hole in the middle does not matter. Its a provision to let the intake manifold warm up faster for applications that use a choked carb. It will be blocked by your intake manifold.

Thanks

How about the material, the original are "more plastic" ? does it matter?