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    Still trying to diagnose cracked block

    Back in April I created a thread regarding water in my oil (link is below) I know creating another thread is not advised but it has been 5 months and that thread went over 5 pages and I didn't want people to have to read through a lot of irrelevant information. I ended up buying another boat to...
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    Replace 1999 Mercruiser 4.3l with 2005 volvo 4.3l

    To make a long story short I have a boat with what appears to be a cracked block. The cracked engine is a 1999 Mercruiser 4.3l carb. Can I replace with a 2005 volvo 4.3 carb engine? I know they are both GM blocks and I would have to keep most the mercruiser "accessories" (manifolds, water...
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    My towing disaster (pictures)

    On Sunday I was towing my 2005 Glastron after a weeklong boating trip in Arkansas for a small family reunion. I was driving a 2000 Explorer that I had since new and was by myself. I am pretty experience towing boats with my Explorer. It had rained in the morning but the sun was out when I...
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    4.3 merc Cracked block, blown head gasket, or manifods? (LONG)

    This is long/detailed. First thing I will say is I have literally googled hours upon hours regarding this. I rarely post but figured I would see what help/suggestions I can find out. Next thing I will say is I clearly made some very stupid mistakes with this boat, I realize now how dumb some...
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