Recent content by Sea Ray Mike

My block has corroded and I am checking on getting a new small block, or getting a certified engine to replace, depending on cost . I am leaning towards a small block, since I have almost everything new from try to solve a overheating problem, which some of you have helped me with. My question...

That makes allot of sense. Who did you buy from? Don't know how to go about checking on Mercury engines. My engine now is ENGINE # OM323553 # 4M42037PS Mercruiser---5.0 Bravo MPI 305 CID My mechanic has the boat out of the water. There is a blockage most likely around the freeze...

Dennis, I did mean short block.The engines I saw were on Ebay from : ATP engines, Centerstate engines, Engines Direct and TopCat engines. These are the 4 that I saw on Ebay. Do you have a recommendation? Prices were $2195 to $2495.

AFD, I was actually looking at the Reman small block $2600 delivered and my mechanic was going to convert parts over to it from the old engine and my total cost was going to be around $5000. I thought that was a fair price,if the Reman had a good quality record?? Looks like the Mercury certified...

I am thinking of putting one in my 2002 Sundancer 260. Thanks

Re: If I need a new block due to blockage and maybe rust I was looking at this block Dennis, So the Reman I believe for a 2 barrel carb has 290HP, SO REALISTICLY it really is 260HP at the prop?? Thanks

Re: If I need a new block due to blockage and maybe rust I was looking at this block I have a fresh water cooling system on my present engine, so your saying I will have to buy another with the new engine? Sorry if that is a stupid question, I am a novice at this .

replace existing one. They told me this would fit. It has more horsepower. Has anyone tried this one?? Reman 5.7L/350, 330HP Vortec Marine Base Engine. Replaces Mercruiser years 96-up Thanks

Re: 2002 Sea Ray Sundancer needs a Chevy small block. Maybe not now!!! Pulled engine The engine did not have anti-freeze. It is a fresh water cooled engine. I will have the mechanic look for rust. I agree rather spend the money for a new engine then have rust in the block.

Re: 2002 Sea Ray Sundancer needs a Chevy small block. Maybe not now!!! Pulled engine Actually the engine only has 220 hrs on it. We already replaced the risers and manifolds and about everything else. The boat ran well at 2800 RPM just when we got it up to about 3000 it started heating up. The...

Re: 2002 Sea Ray Sundancer needs a Chevy small block. Maybe not now!!! Pulled engine The blockage was shells with sludge like material. Mechanic said looked like boat got into a sand Barge with cut up shells.

then freeze plugs and found the blockage we have been looking for!!! Mechanic now will try to clean out the blockage and save me from having to buy a new engine. Has anyone had this problem before,and any ideas best way to clean out ???

Re: Taking 260 sundancer out of the water and would like to blow out the freeze plug Dennis, I am not a mechanic but try to get advice to him if it helps. Had a heating problem when boat reached over 2800 rpm. It ran great below that. Have replaced about everything. I was just about ready to...

went on and would not turn off unless I turned battery off!! They would not turn off with individual switches. Thanks for any help. Mike

Re: Taking 260 sundancer out of the water and would like to blow out the freeze plug have a blockage that is making the engine heat up. My mechanic wants to open the freeze plugs and see if he can see any blockage. So he mentioned to me and I thought I would ask the forum.