FWC Conversion Kits

[FreeBeeTony]

Does anybody have a recommendation on a FWC conversion kit. I want to convert my Mercruiser 165 IL6 to a closed cooling system and am looking for any suggestions/recommendations someone may have. They seem kinda pricy (~$500-$600). Thanks in advance......<br /><br />Tony

 

[Boomyal]

Re: FWC Conversion Kits

Yep! That's what they cost. But oh, what peace of mind. Plus you can go to 180 deg thermostat when you convert. Marine thermostats are way to cold for efficient engine operation.<br /><br />http://www.go2marine.com/frameset.jsp?servletPath=/g2m/action /GoBPage/id/89317F/hiLiteSku/89317/categoryId/14019/<br /><br />go to 'engine parts and related items'<br /><br />Unfortunately, in this brand, your 165 hp is quite expensive. I bought direct from San Juan and paid about $500 shipped for my 302 omc.

 

[FreeBeeTony]

Re: FWC Conversion Kits

Any other opinions?

 

[FreeBeeTony]

Re: FWC Conversion Kits

Noone else has an opinion on this?

 

[Northern Eclipse]

Re: FWC Conversion Kits

Check out eBay you got all winter, I'v seen the parts you need there before.

 

[Bondo]

Re: FWC Conversion Kits

Well Tony, I'm putting mine together with Scrounged/ Found Parts.....<br />OMC heat exchanger...<br />Bravo raw waterpump...<br />Merc. T-stat housing...<br />Etc...<br />Etc....<br />ALOT of my present project is coming from Ebay....