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    There's Dedham Sportsmen Center (Sea Ray dealer) on Rt. 1 in Dedham. 
    It is just off of Rt 128.  They carry a good inventory of Mercruiser 
    parts.  I don't think they're especially cheap but I doubt you'll find
    a discount Mercruiser parts dealer.
    
    Directions (from Waltham):  Rt. 128 South to Rt. 1 North.  As soon as
    you get onto Rt. 1 North you'll come to a set of lights with a Showcase
    Cinema on the right.  Dedham Sportsmen is through the lights and next
    door to the cinema.
    
    tim
                                     

re .0
	Its been covered elsewhere, but....

	Auto parts houses usually have most of what you need.  Be sure 
to tell them that its for a marine application when shopping for such
things as head gaskets, water pumps, etc.   See other notes re 
explosion proofed starters and alternaters - and the fact that SOME 
marine engines turn the opposite direction to their automotive 
cousins.

	R

    Re. 	Its been covered elsewhere, but....

    I did try all sorts of directory searches for such a general topic, but
    couldn't find one. From what I remembered about the discussions on use
    of automotive parts I thought that the general concensus seemed to be
    not to. However your point is that NAPA would have some of the parts I
    am looking for, in marine quality. Do you know if they have "meets
    (marine) standard __________" label on them. Just to feel sure about
    it. Taking some kid's word for it doesn't make me feel safe. 
    
    BTW - the points for my engine (1977 Model 888, 188 Hp Mercruiser) were
    $20.75! Now you know what I ask. When I questioned the dealer he showed
    me "the book". Print a book and you are lincensed to commit robbery -
    editorial comment. His comment was that the points were very expensive,
    much more than newer engines. Supply/demand/manufacturing volume were
    also cited. The condenser was only $5.25, but two dealers didn't have
    any and the one I got it from had only one, and had it since Aug 1986. 
    
    From what I can tell all Mercruiser dealers charge whatever the
    Mercriuser parts book lists as *the price*. I was thinking that some
    dealers (the ones at the "luxury" marinas) may charge full list, while
    80% of the others charge a slightly lower "suggested list", not really
    a discount, but "normal price". I don't think that that is the case
    though. It seems that if you want Mercruiser branded parts you might
    as well get them were it is most convenient.
    
    
     

    From what I know about it, there are certain parts on a marine engine
    that differ significantly from thier automotive equivilent.  But, there
    are alot of parts that do not. Good automotive supply houses have
    catalogs for marine applications of common engine parts. 
    
    I just bought new points for my Mercurser at my local NAPA dealer for 
    $6.00. They also have the rest of the ignition parts including coils
    available at far less than marina prices. 
    
    There are times where you are just going to have to take the hit and
    pay the full fare, but if you have the time, or if it's not too exotic,
    there are alot of aftermarket sources and rebuilders around where you
    can get a better deal.
    

    I tend to collect catalogs. Sears Marine Accessories catalog has
    a bunch of parts for many motors. They are Sierra parts, but Sears 
    prices are list. Ward Marine in Winthrop Ma. also carries Sierra 
    parts.
    Doug Russell's in Worcester claims up to %50 off all parts for Merc
    and OMC.
    Middlesex Marine has a big selection of parts, at least I've had
    good luck with them. Their in Tyngsboro Ma. But they are clost to
    list price.
               
    Steve
    

    Another vote for Ward. I ended up replacing a $350 merc alternator
    with a $120 one from ward.....
    
    Bruce

	I usually go to the NAPA parts place in Maynard Mass., (most 
of) the folks that work there are quite knowledgeable, but you need to 
know something about the engine you are parts shopping for, i.e. you 
may have to do a little translation from marine terms to automotive 
terms.  Asking for a head gasket to fit a '79 Stingray will probably 
get blank stares, but if you can tell them that it has a (4, 6 or 8 
cylinder) chevvy block of displacement xyz cubic inches and that it is 
in a  *_BOAT_*  then they can probably come up with exactly what you 
need  (in this case stainless steel instead of fibre, most likely) at
the right price.  Similarly for points and condensors (capacitors, if 
you insist); although these have have mostly been replaced by 
electronic ignition systems in cars they will still be listed for 
marine engines.

	R

    
    
    	Anyone happen to know the displacement on the Mercruiser I/O
    Chevrolet 4 cylinder that was rated 130 HP in 1987?
    
    Thanks,
    
    Rick

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>    	Anyone happen to know the displacement on the Mercruiser I/O
>    Chevrolet 4 cylinder that was rated 130 HP in 1987?

	In which units of measure ?


	OK, try 181 (or 183 ?) cubic inches   or  3(trois) litre    

>    Thanks,

	Y'Welcome
    
>    Rick

	Reg

    Thought there was a 2.5 litre as well in the 120-130 hp range....
    
    
    ~j

    
    	After RTFM, it's apparently a 3.0l, 130 HP Mercuriser.
    
    Rick

    Where's the best place to obtain Mercruiser parts??????   I have a
    1985 SeaRay 270 with a 330HP TR package. I want to replace my
    transmission cooler and oil cooler. Reason being; too many friends have
    had these fail in boats of about the same vintage. Basically a small
    hole developed between the water jacket and the oil or transmission
    fluid portion of the cooler. The resultant does a nnumber on your
    transmission requiring several flush outs to get rid of the water. I'm  
    into P.M., so I want to replace them both before next season. Slip's
    Capeway Marine quoted be $120 for the 9" oil cooler and $150 for the
    5" transmission cooler (of course the smaller one costs more). I'm
    wondering if anybody out there found a cheaper source for Mercruiser
    parts or maybe after market coolers???????
    
    
    thanx,steve

Steve,

	The Overton's catalog I have on my desk doesn't specifically
list any tranny coolers, but it's not the complete parts catalog either..
I'd give 'em a buzz at 1-800-334-6541 cuz they do list parts like manifolds
and such...

Let us know what they say..,..

Rick

    
    Steve
    
    Try Basic Power Industries Harkers Island NC
    800-562-2742 for ordering
    919-728-5566 for technical info
    
    The most reasonable mercruiser parts joint I have seen
    
    Good Luck
    Pat...

    
    Mercruiser parts..........
    
    
    
    Last fall I added a note looking for a good source for Mercruiser
    transmission coolers/oil coolers. Somebody responded with an outfit
    in either North Carolina or South Carolina. Bottom line, I can't find
    the origional note and can't find the address/phone number of the
    place down south that I was refered to. Can anybody help?
    
    BTW....I did call those folks back when.......They definitely have
    much better prices even with shipping tacked on then anything I have
    found up here. Example: local Mercruiser dealer wanted $169. The
    place down south wanted $70........both were Mercruiser parts
    
      thanx,steve

    
    Try .14
    
    Pat...

    Another source is Ward Marine in Winthrop (call information for the
    number).
    
    Last summer I blew the top end of my Mercruser Alpha 1 drive. They were 
    about $2 more than Basic Power Industries.
    
    I placed my order on Monday AM, and the parts arived at my house
    (Salem NH) on Tuesday.
    
    If memory serves my right, the whole order was cheeper from Ward, than
    from Basic Power Industries. (I ordered extra gasket sets, and
    water pump impellers also).