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Sierra 18-1917 Manifold Block Off Plate - Stainless Steel

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Sierra

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18-1917
05/07/2036 10:44 AM
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Product Details

The Sierra 18-1917 is a stainless steel manifold block off plate designed for marine exhaust system configurations. This essential component is used when blocking off the fresh water side from the raw water side of your exhaust system, allowing you to properly seal and isolate different cooling circuits.

Key Features:

  • Manufactured from corrosion-resistant stainless steel for marine durability
  • Designed for Crusader small block V8 engines (305 to 350 cubic inch displacement)
  • Compatible with GM big block V8 454 cubic inch engines
  • Essential for proper exhaust manifold configuration and cooling system separation
  • Direct replacement for OEM Sierra part number 18-1917

This block off plate ensures proper sealing when converting or modifying your marine engine's cooling system configuration. The stainless steel construction provides long-lasting performance in harsh marine environments where corrosion resistance is critical.

Products specifications

Application

Crusader Stainless steel - small block V8, 305-350 cid (models 220 & 270), GM big block V8, 454 cid (models CH350 & 454XL). Use with gasket 0309, 0305

Replaces

Crusader 97296

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