Naptown_NR
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Hi all. I have a cracked block so I am about to re-power my SeaRay 185, it is 1998 Mercruiser 4.3 Gen+ block 090. Long block is on its way and I am now considering going from the 2bl Mercarb and stock intake manifold to the Edelbrock 1409 carb and 2519 intake manifold.
I know I will need the 1485 calibration kit. My question is what else do I need?
1. Throttle linkage different? -- Do I need to order the Mercruiser 4bl throttle linkage? Are there other options?
2. Fuel connection different location? -- Marine application requires hardline to electric fuel pump? Is only option to bend/flare my own? Can I use Edelbrock fuel line kit then go rubber to the electric fuel pump?
3. Heat Insulating gasket? My 2bl has a plastic block spacer, should I also install the Heat insulator 9266?
4. New center stud? 4.5"?
OR
Stop all this nonsense, keep the stock intake and carb and be happy keeping $800+ bucks in my pocket?
Thanks everyone!
I know I will need the 1485 calibration kit. My question is what else do I need?
1. Throttle linkage different? -- Do I need to order the Mercruiser 4bl throttle linkage? Are there other options?
2. Fuel connection different location? -- Marine application requires hardline to electric fuel pump? Is only option to bend/flare my own? Can I use Edelbrock fuel line kit then go rubber to the electric fuel pump?
3. Heat Insulating gasket? My 2bl has a plastic block spacer, should I also install the Heat insulator 9266?
4. New center stud? 4.5"?
OR
Stop all this nonsense, keep the stock intake and carb and be happy keeping $800+ bucks in my pocket?
Thanks everyone!