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  1. Scott06

    Crack found in the block

    Hers a reman 4.3 https://www.michiganmotorz.com/4-3l-vortec-marine-engine-1996-current Price is plus a $300 core they gave me $150 for a similar core when I bought my 5.0 Here is a bunch from summit...
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    Crack found in the block

    Ok easy enough to drain going forward That’s why I suggested getting a truck 4.3 and marinizing it. Places like Michigan motorz and rapido marine sell reman engines If the rest of the boat is worth investing in In 2015 I bought a clean 21 ft bowrider for $3k had 37 hrs on it was in perfect...
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    Crack found in the block

    You mean that engine was already a replacement engine? need to work out how it was winterized so it doesnt happen again
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    TRS sterndrive maintenance

    Yeah same thing, just didn't want him thinking it was a bolt in to get to a non obsolete drive. I suspect finding the right folks you can keep a TRS going for a few more years.
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    TRS sterndrive maintenance

    One thing to keep in mind TRS has a different transom hole. If yiu ever wanted to repower with bravos you would have glass work to do.
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    Crack found in the block

    No get a new long block. if it were on the outside yes you can JB it, not on the inside. First how did you winterize? second you need a new base engine or reman long block look at places like michigan motorz. Really low buck get a used 4.3 vortec truck engine from wrecking yard. Strip it...
  7. Scott06

    RE: Issues with Mercruiser 5.0 LX 4 Barrel Carb

    should be a blue/white spark should jump 3/8" or more. Try it out on a good running engine so you can see what it should look like for comparison. IF spark is ok confirm it by dumping some fuel down the carb. If sufficient spark is there any gas dumped it should fire for a sec or two. If it...
  8. Scott06

    forward drive/bravo 4

    Thanks for your comments. The antea for an R5 or surf boat is not in my cards, plus I like mechanical projects ... hence the thought. Figured some sacks or other mods would be needed as well... I haven't seen a B 4 sold new or used anywhere so may be a moot point
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    Transom assembly rebuild

    @Bt Doctur has done it and posted pics. Hopefully he can chime in and show you what he has done in the past
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    Will my oil pan gasket leak or should I re-do it?

    I think you are supposed to trim the 1/2" where they overlap, not double them up with silicone in between. For me I would redo them as there is no way they can sit flat. I would run it on the ground before you put it in it is easy to do and look for leaks
  11. Scott06

    2004 Mercruiser 3.0 Water/Oil Mix Coming Out of Breather

    When the entire crankcase fills up over time with milky frothy water then it comes out the breather hose. Drain the oil out if it will come out (not too gummed up)- there will be way more than 4 qts in there. If you watch the oil level you will see it rise from water entry. I bought a boat as...
  12. Scott06

    Alpha 1 gen 1 compatibility

    see post #4 here https://forums.iboats.com/threads/alpha-lower-with-pre-load-pin.689128/ states that MC1 and laterR/MR/Alpha gen ones can swap uppers and lowers all day long so no issue
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    Alpha 1 gen 1 compatibility

    You cannot swap gen one and gen two lowers the MC1 drive pictured would bolt in place of a gen 1 drive if they had the same upper ratio. I believe the lower would swap on the gen one upper. only concern might be if it has the preload pin on dive shaft not sure if that causes and issue using...
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    2004 Mercruiser 3.0 Water/Oil Mix Coming Out of Breather

    you have it right pressure test the cooling system. The symptoms you describe are that of a cracked block where cooling water enters the crankcase. You can have great compression with a cracked block like this as they rarely crack in the cylinder As kenny mentioned usually they will crack on...
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    Be easy on me please. Total newbie.

    He is talking about 95% of the folks who post someone gave me a boat, inherited a boat, got a boat for $100 etc end up putting a lot of money into them. Hence the comments here about checking out structure etc. bottom line usually a reason it was sitting, if it was so easily turned into a...
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    Be easy on me please. Total newbie.

    NIce photo my wife always complains when i do the same… we had a 91 Sea Ray 170 same color for 20 years. The boat also held up very well, was 25 years old still very nice looking when i sold it. if you already are aware of this or have checked tell me to shut up… what danforth was talking...
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    Transom assembly rebuild

    Hard to tell unless u are around them daily or have them in front of you. Highly doubt gimbal rings would be same part different numbers
  18. Scott06

    Rochester 2gv

    Looks nice, new… one thing to know about the coating on them. Normal carb cleaner will take it off. They recommended i think simple green, i sprayed mine eventually wore off so i sprayed it with eastwood diamond clear satin holds up fine…
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    If you raise a rain barrel 10 feet high, and attach a garden hose what kind of pressure can you expect from gravity alone.

    was gonna say bloody marys
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    Transom assembly rebuild

    Gimbal housing for both alpha gen 2 and bravo have different part numbers, gimbal ring as well. Obviously complete transom assemblies (gimbal housing, gimbal ring, bellhousing all assembled ) are also diff part numbers. gimbal housing part no alpha gen 2 8M0062568 gimbal housing bravo...
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