Name: Barr MerCruiser 230 260 Inboard Upper Thermostat Housing 29-97429
Brand: RECAMBIOS
SKU: BAMC29-97429
Price: 77.4 GBP
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Barr MerCruiser 230 260 Inboard Upper Thermostat Housing 29-97429

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Barr MerCruiser 230 / 260 Upper Housing

Legacy Inboard Models | MC-29-97429

Barr Marine aftermarket upper thermostat housing for legacy MerCruiser 230 and 260 inboard models using the MC-29-97429 casting.

FITMENT CHECK: This upper housing is paired with a specific lower housing, gasket and port layout. It is not the same as MC-29-97428 used on 330/340 inboards.

Key Features

Upper thermostat housing
For MerCruiser 230 and 260 inboard models
Barr Marine aftermarket casting
Legacy centre-riser cooling arrangement
Housing only

Technical Specs

Part type	Upper thermostat housing
Verified models	230 / 260 Inboard
Manufacturer reference	Barr MC-29-97429
Thermostat included	No
SKU	BAMC29-97429

Compatibility / Fitment Guide

Engine / model	Verified application	Fitment checks
MerCruiser 230 Inboard	Legacy applications using upper housing 29-97429	Typically interfaces with lower housing MC-29-87290; verify diagram.
MerCruiser 260 Inboard	Legacy applications using the same upper casting	Use specified gasket 27-90556 family.
Exclusion	330 / 340 Inboard	These use MC-29-97428.
Exclusion	Sterndrive applications with a different hose/cover arrangement	Model name and cooling layout must match.

Compare casting, hose-port arrangement, upper/lower interface and engine serial-number parts diagram.

Part Number Cross Reference

Barr Marine	MC-29-97429
Upper gasket application	MC47-27-90556
Typical lower housing	MC-29-87290
4Boats SKU	BAMC29-97429

Aftermarket replacement; manufacturer references are used for identification only.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it fit MerCruiser 330/340?
No. Those use upper housing MC-29-97428.

Is the lower housing included?
No.

How should fitment be verified?
Match the 230/260 inboard model, casting and cooling-system diagram.

Installation note: Clean mating faces, replace gaskets/O-rings and confirm unobstructed coolant flow before running the engine.

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