4.3lxgen+

[cuzner]

I am looking to buy a used (1996) wellcraft excel,and can't find info on the engine.It is a mercruiser with a 4.3lxgen+. I have searched all the repair manuals I can lay my hands on and questioned the dealer (the boat is brokered).Thanks for your earlier reply Bondo,but I would like to know what the 3rd shaft is for and if should avoid this engine for repair cost,or general problems.<br /><br /> Thanks in advance jim

 

[Darian F.]

Re: 4.3lxgen+

I'm not sure I got all nessary information but here goes, the engine 4.3 has three shafts<br />#1 cam shaft (normal thing to have)<br />#2 balance shaft- used in some engines to cancel out vibrations<br />#3 crank shaft (normal also)

 

[Bondo]

Re: 4.3lxgen+

As I stated in your previous post.....<br />The timing cover has a little bump for clearence....<br />Other than that,<br />You'll Never Know It's There.....<br /><br /> "#2 balance shaft- used in some engines to cancel out vibrations." <br />That's your Answer.....<br />

if should avoid this engine for repair cost,or general problems.

No !!

 

[cuzner]

Re: 4.3lxgen+

Thanks for yuor reply guys<br /><br /> Jim

 

[fireship1]

Re: 4.3lxgen+

Hello, It will come with a plus. It will idle smoother with less vibration. Sounds like a plus to me!