So sports fans. I have replaced the impeller, the water pump, the sensor units, and the thermostat, and replaced the original wet joint manifold/spacer/and riser with a brand new Dry Joint Manifold manifold/spacer/and riser. Also replaced the plugs and cables, while I had the manifolds off, so...
I ordered Dry Joint Manifolds from Hardin Marine for my Mercruiser 5.0L Efi engine. First, this manifold requires the 3" spacer between it and the 7-degree riser. The bolts that were sent by the manufacturer with about 1" too long. So they didn't secure all three pieces together. So I found some...
Can I upgrade the wet joint manifolds on the 1999 Mercruiser 5.0 efi to a dry joint manifold? Is this recommended? Are there any issues I should be aware of? My wet joint manifolds are shot.
I bought a 1999 Sea Ray Express Cruise with the Mercruiser 5.0 EFI. It has a closed cooling system. I have been working on it for a while and changed the zincs, impeller, oil, and water separator filter. Topped off the radiator fluid. I hooked the water hose up to the stern drive seems to be...