Had a few other posts going and successfully got a 1998 BF75 running well. It had been neglected relative to living in saltwater and was not flushed, probably ever and was full of sand/dirt. The water jacket area on both sides of the thermostat were corroded. I built back up with JB weld but it is not holding well primarily due to surface area. It will work for now but would really like to replace the water jacket P/N 19360-ZW!-000ZA. It is a discontinued part and I can't find one anywhere I have been looking and calling around to the salvage yards. Any ideas where one might find one?
I also thought about milling a hat sleeve which would also require milling the jacket. Once I start down this rabbit hole there is no turning back.
On a side note I am a bit baffled why this is one of the few parts they quit making knowing the life of these engines.
I also thought about milling a hat sleeve which would also require milling the jacket. Once I start down this rabbit hole there is no turning back.
On a side note I am a bit baffled why this is one of the few parts they quit making knowing the life of these engines.