Engine replaced in boat

[Bigbuddy]

The engine was replaced in a boat that I recently purchased, and I'm not sure what the engine came out of...  The number on the carb is: 17085008...
I am also hoping to find a choke replacement kit for this.( cover,spring,gasket, clips,screws)

Chris

[Ethan1]

The engine was replaced in a boat that I recently purchased, and I'm not sure what the engine came out of...  The number on the carb is: 17085008...
I am also hoping to find a choke replacement kit for this.( cover,spring,gasket, clips,screws)

Chris

 That carb is off a 1985 OMC 4.3L 262cid Marine Engine.

 Also, are you wanting to do a E/C conversion or stay with the Hot Air choke?

[Ethan1]

The engine was replaced in a boat that I recently purchased, and I'm not sure what the engine came out of...  The number on the carb is: 17085008...
I am also hoping to find a choke replacement kit for this.( cover,spring,gasket, clips,screws)

Chris

 Cliff should have what you need for the choke. As for your other question, are you asking what the engine came out of or what the carb came off of? In that case, I answered that above.

[Bigbuddy]

Thanks for the reply...
I was actually thinking that the engine may have come from a road vehicle, because of some of the components on the engine...(not marine)...
As for the choke, I was hoping to stay with hot air... you can't beat automatic, when things are adjusted correctly...

Chris

[Ethan1]

Thanks for the reply...
I was actually thinking that the engine may have come from a road vehicle, because of some of the components on the engine...(not marine)...
As for the choke, I was hoping to stay with hot air... you can't beat automatic, when things are adjusted correctly...

Chris

 What is the code on the deck pad? If a Chevy engine, should be near the passenger side head (front).

 I believe your carb is a 2GC and that, Cliff, would have the parts needed. If not, what about this:

 http://quadrajetparts.com/choke-thermostat-rochester-p-68.html

[Bigbuddy]

I have some numbers from the back of the engine, not sure if they might be casting numbers...
GM 4.3L6
L237 (not positive on this one)
1006011

I will check the front head area today....
How do I buy/order something from Cliff's ?

[Ethan1]

I have some numbers from the back of the engine, not sure if they might be casting numbers...
GM 4.3L6
L237 (not positive on this one)
1006011

I will check the front head area today....
How do I buy/order something from Cliff's ?

 That is also a Mercury Marine engine with a date code (L237) of December 23rd, 1977.

 Also, I would call Cliff's shop. Best way to buy parts IMO. Just have your debit/credit card ready. If not, they may accept M/O's or Checks.

[Bigbuddy]

Thanks for the info...

Chris