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i have a 1989 sunbird corsair

i have a 1989 sunbird corsair 195 bowrider 4.3 omc cobra motor the starter is rusted from the salt water i want to replace it.can i pick one up at the parts store
like auto zone? the starter is in bad shape and like the waterpump/alt/ can i get them at the parts store and who makes the 4.3 omc cobra
what size motor is the 4.3 302/305/350/?
iam new at boating.
thanks walker
 
"nope, you need a marine start

"nope, you need a marine starter which is spark protected to prevent the ignition of low settling bilge fumes. It's the law and it's for your own safety.
All that said, a new hi-torque mini starter is a sealed design which would be safer, but still not legal and your insurance company will go there if there's ever a claim
4.3 is a 262"
 
"4.3 made for OMC and other co

"4.3 made for OMC and other companies by General Motors. It shares most core rotating parts with the 4.3 truck engine, but there are many marine specific parts unique to the marine units. Water pump also marine specific. The impeller is brass in a marine w/p. The tin impeller in an automotive water pump will rot away in a mater of hours in salt water, a month or 6 in fresh...
Alternator same deal as starter- spark protected/explosion proof screens on it."
 
"Ayuh,....

I Agree with Hy

"Ayuh,....

I Agree with Hy Stat,....
But,...
Napa carries the whole line of Seirra aftermarket Marine replacement parts....."
 
Their is a web site that sells

Their is a web site that sells the starter you need and more and they are cheap compared to others.
ebasicpower.com I have a 84 seasprite with a 2.5l omc and that is where I bought mine from
 
"Ooops,... Truely Sorry Andrew

"Ooops,... Truely Sorry Andrew,......

Please edit out my reference to them,+ I Promise I won't let it happen again,..... I tried,+ Can't...

Foolish of me, not to respect the Sponsor of our forums here....."
 
"Bondo,

No problem. This is

"Bondo,

No problem. This is an open forum and there are lots of references on this board to competitors of ours.

We realize that there are lots of options for buying parts. When I notice a reference to a competitor I try to also post a link to the items here on this site too... when possible.

Thanks."
 
"Quoting Hy Stat,"a new hi

"Quoting Hy Stat,"a new hi-torque mini starter is a sealed design which would be safer, but still not legal and your insurance company will go there if there's ever a claim "

Are you saying Sierra's #18-5913 is illegal?"
 
"no, I wasn't identifying

"no, I wasn't identifying any particular part number or vendor, just want to say it's a good idea to have an SAE J1171 marine rated starter for safety and liability reasons. If that Sierra one is J1171 then insurance or Coast Guard should have no issue with it. Automotive hi-torque minis should be as safe as anything in principle, but may lack the marine rating."
 
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