1ky
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I'm looking to buy a spare IAC valve for my 8.1s. Has anyone used the non Mercury overpriced ones? Results? Thanks
IAC VALVE FOR 8.1
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JimT
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- Jul 7, 2009
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- 2010 330 Sundancer
- Engines
- T-350mags w/BIIIs & Axius, 5.0 kw Kohler
I have an OEM I will sell for $35. Quicksilver Part No. 862998. Not sure if it fits the 8.1.
susanandlance
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Why in the world would you want to try a non mercury part to just save a few bucks??
1ky
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If I thought it was any of your concern I would tell you but it's not so.....
CaptRonn
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- 1999 Sea Ray 400 Sedan Bridge
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- Convert fuel into noise
1ky
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New or used?
CaptRonn
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- May 25, 2016
- 1,550
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- 1999 Sea Ray 400 Sedan Bridge
- Engines
- Convert fuel into noise
This is a better search
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=mercruiser+8.1+iac&ref=nb_sb_noss
Also, just google search Mercruiser 8.1 IAC and you'll get several hits plus cross over numbers.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=mercruiser+8.1+iac&ref=nb_sb_noss
Also, just google search Mercruiser 8.1 IAC and you'll get several hits plus cross over numbers.
JimT
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- Jul 7, 2009
- 1,910
- Boat Info
- 2010 330 Sundancer
- Engines
- T-350mags w/BIIIs & Axius, 5.0 kw Kohler
KevinC
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Because these are not made by Mercury anyway. They are made for them and relabeled. There is nothing marine specific about them. They just must fit the needs of your engine and computer. Its also not just a couple of dollars in some cases it is $120 vs $40.
-Kevin
KevinC
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There has been an ongoing discussion about the IAC for the 8.1s over here:
http://clubsearay.com/index.php?thr...-for-8-1-mercruiser.93897/page-2#post-1080744
-Kevin
http://clubsearay.com/index.php?thr...-for-8-1-mercruiser.93897/page-2#post-1080744
-Kevin
1ky
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Thanks
1ky
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I'll take it. How do we proceed? I'm not sure on how to PM you on this site. Thanks
KevinC
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Click on his name and when the box pops up hit start conversation... that will launch a PM/DM/Conversation... whatever you want to call it.
-Kevin
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susanandlance
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Fair enough Kevin, thanks for the heads up
SeadawgVB
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Replacement: Standard Motor Products AC 423
SeadawgVB
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Wait 'til you start shopping for plug wires. Mercruiser 84-881698 OEM wires, $506.10 from mercruiserparts.com!!!!!
I buy the Volvo Penta wires for "their" 8.1 motors for about $60 from Cecil marine. No one can yell at me for using "non-marine" plug wires. (Is there really a difference between marine and auto plug wires?)
There are certain things I do not scrimp on; Manifolds, Risers and those type things, but I buy my oil and trans coolers from Mr Cool Marine
I buy the Volvo Penta wires for "their" 8.1 motors for about $60 from Cecil marine. No one can yell at me for using "non-marine" plug wires. (Is there really a difference between marine and auto plug wires?)
There are certain things I do not scrimp on; Manifolds, Risers and those type things, but I buy my oil and trans coolers from Mr Cool Marine
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susanandlance
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I once bought a in tank fuel pump from autozone, I got the cheap one instead of the more expensive bosch, boy did I regret that...…...
KevinC
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Just make sure whatever you get comes with the replacement gasket. Also the IAC mufflers will need to be sourced separate (most likely locally) but they are cheap.
-Kevin
KevinC
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I usually base this on the effort involved to replace. For simple replacements I do not mind. For something like dropping a fuel tank... I would probably go with a higher grade. Just did this with my Son's Jeep - bearing were shot and we went with Timkens rather than the cheap ones.
-Kevin
