4.3L mercruiser 2000 freeze damage

[jeffbruce]

Hi i purchased a 2000 bayliner 1850lx it has a 4.3L mercruiser serial number ol843336. This is my first boat. I live in Phoenix Az and moved to PA in december however i didnt drain the engine of water and no i ogt water in my oil. I'v been told it could be a cracked block or a cracked exhaust manifold. Which is more likely and how do i determine which it is. If it is a cracked block is there a chevy short block i could purchase from an automotive store and use with the heads and other components from the mercruiser. Thanks inadvance for any info.

 

[scallywag]

Re: 4.3L mercruiser 2000 freeze damage

i had the same on my 4.3 merc,it could be manifols,block, or both as it was on mine.i bought a recon long engine,but it must be marine.<br />auto spec blocks are not up to the job.

 

[ODDD1]

Re: 4.3L mercruiser 2000 freeze damage

Jeff, if the water wasnt drained, its not a question of 'if' something got broken, but which parts are damaged...water in the oil pan, you need a long block. when changing the motor, you will find cracks in the outboard sides of the exhaust manifolds, and probably a split power steering cooler, too. Hope its a pretty boat, you gonna throw some money at it!

 

[macheta]

Re: 2006 Mercruiser 5.0 MPI Bravo II freeze damage

Re: 2006 Mercruiser 5.0 MPI Bravo II freeze damage

I apparently did not propely winterize my mercury mercruiser Bravo II engine and now I have a freeze plug popped and water running out of the engine on the Right side and I suspect from the noise when I first starteed the engine from the storage winter time, that I probably have more internal water circulating system problems. I must say the engine starts right up, although I shut it down right after to avoid further damages. Please help with aome input. My advanced gratitude for your assistance. Duke Silva

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[JB]

Re: 2006 Mercruiser 5.0 MPI Bravo II freeze damage

Re: 2006 Mercruiser 5.0 MPI Bravo II freeze damage

Howdy!

Welcome to iboats.

Please do not hijack old threads, macheta.

Start your own thread in the correct forum.