Description
This kit is designed to fit 357 Mercury Remanufacturing engines. The system is front mounted at the level of the thermostat housing. This kit is intended for serpentine belt installations. Plastic expansion tank mounts either on front of heat exchanger or if space is limited on vertical surface next to engine.
COOLING SYSTEM TYPE
Full system: Engine block and exhaust manifold on fresh water system. Exhaust elbows remain on raw water system. System utilizes a new, unique, high performance heat exchanger, with built in, full flow, bypass control thermostat ensuring optimal jacket and exhaust manifold water flow under all operating conditions.
CONVERSION KIT
Kit includes heat exchanger, heavy-duty translucent plastic expansion tank plus all other components necessary to complete conversion. Some components from engine are reused. Heat Exchanger and Brackets are finished in black. All hose clamps are stainless steel.
HEAT EXCHANGER
Shell and tube type heat exchanger. Redesigned to achieve a higher cooling capacity. All copper alloy construction made to the highest industry standards. Heavy-duty dual de-mountable clean out end covers. Zinc anode protection.
COOLING SYSTEM CAPACITY
Will maintain engine temperature in the 160-170° F range using 160° F thermostat included in kit. System has cooling capacity safety margin higher than industry standards.
HEATER SYSTEM HOOKUP
Heaters such as galley water heaters and cabin heaters are easily connected to the system by utilizing the cooling system bypass connections.
INSTALLATION TIME
Typical average installation time is approximately three hours, assuming new engine and normal accessibility. Allow additional time for filling and testing. Installation skills are not beyond those of most do-it-yourself boat owners. Complete illustrated installation instructions are included in kit. Ordinary hand tools used.
WARRANTY
Two year warranty. For complete details see Limited Warranty for Fresh Water Cooling Kits document enclosed with your kit and located on policies page of our website.
Note: All Monitor Products freshwater cooling kits are primer coated and finish coated in matte black.
