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    Crack found in the block

    I’m going to have everything checked out. Thanks for the heads up
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    Crack found in the block

    It just froze a couple of days and I didn’t realize how much water was still captive in the motor.
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    Crack found in the block

    Just found a 4.3 truck engine 400.00 and will get it home Tuesday 3/28
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    Crack found in the block

    I’m not engine builder Yes YouTube videos are a great help Think I’m gonna cry for a while
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    Crack found in the block

    Here is the boat
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    Crack found in the block

    The thing is this boat is our glue basically to our family Many years of family fun, now I ether break it all down and replace with family (bonding moment) or buy a newer bigger boat one day
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    Crack found in the block

    My brother who builds engines and hot rods said it is junk now too.
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    Crack found in the block

    No it was the original engine. Looked on google and all replacement engines cost that much to replace. Paid 6500 for the whole boat back 6 years ago. The motor replacement is more than the complete boat
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    Crack found in the block

    I live in Louisiana with usually mild winters and have never winterized the boat In hind sight especially after taking all the parts off I didn’t realize how much water was still captive. It of course is my fault
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    Crack found in the block

    Great…5 grand to 10 grand and I paid 6500 6 years ago for the whole thing
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    Crack found in the block

    Ok engine folks, here is one for you. I prepped my boat to take out last weekend and found water in the oil. After many YouTube videos and forums I decided to take off parts. This is a 2002 GM 4.3 Vortec Mercruiser. Here are some photos. Can this be welded / brazed / JB Welded? At least to...
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