Re: [omc-boats] Ignition wires

Its been a long time, but I did actually try that and somehow got a part, but it had an extra port for the heater core as well as a slightly different mount -- either the auto or marine had an ~ 1 1/2 square inch larger mounting surface & gasket. Its been a long time so I don't remember which, but I do know we tried the auto water pump once and it wouldn't fit. What I'm wondering is if -- assuming the auto part had the larger mount -- could I machine off the extra to get it to fit and still get a seal. I know all the bolt holes, etc. were the same, it was just this little extra "tab" that stuck out and got in the way. Of course I also recall having to go back to the auto parts store 3x once because they had the wrong brake pads in the right box so maybe the water pump was a similar issue. Guess I'd be curious to know if anyone has been able to use a water pump off a car on their OMC.
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  From: lib1@...
  To: omc-boats@...
  Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2005 1:32 PM
  Subject: Re: [omc-boats] Ignition wires

  Interesting point about MARINE-rated parts vs. the standard GM AUTOMOTIVE parts.

  In the OMC parts manuals that I have for the 66 and 67 Sportsman, which includes the Buick V6; the list the water pump as being available from your Buick or Kaiser Jeep Dealer(after the rights were sold to Jeep on the V6). So somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the AUTOMOTIVE pump is what OMC used in 66-67. As long as you don't run it in salt water without an immediate flush, I think you'll be OK.

  Lee
    ----- Original Message -----
    From: Andy Perakes
    To: omc-boats@...
    Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2005 10:19 AM
    Subject: Re: [omc-boats] Ignition wires

    Thanks much! Despite 38 years of ownership, I never knew what car to cross-reference for parts that could cross-over for marine use. The water pump is the part that scares me the most as they are getting scarce and very expensive. It would be nice to know if there is a car part with equivalent flow rates, etc. that I could convert (i.e. seal off heater core tap). I know the corrosion resistance might not be as good as the marine part, but it would sure beat having nothing.

      ----- Original Message -----
      From: lib1@...
      To: omc-boats@...
      Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2005 7:28 AM
      Subject: Re: [omc-boats] Ignition wires

      Andy,

      Any automotive store will carry spark plug wires for the 1967 BUICK SKYLARK V6 3.7 (225) GAS engine.

      Bosch Part No 09311
      see:
      http://www.boschusa.com/AutoParts/PlugWireSets/

      To find a Bosch retailer near you, simply use thier handy dealer locator at:
      http://www.boschusa.com/AutoParts/Locator/
        ----- Original Message -----
        From: Andy Perakes
        To: omc-boats@...
        Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2005 9:53 PM
        Subject: [omc-boats] Ignition wires

        Anyone have a good mail-order source for a set of ignition wires for the Buick V6 155 Hp? I split one of the boots open during winterization and couldn't help but notice they looked old enough to be the originals so I figure its time to replace the whole set.

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