thanks to all who have answered,
So i did a compression test, 120-130 , on all cylinders except port side center, 85, runs like a champ, but looks like I'm pulling the head this fall/winter as one cylinder is lagging/ and blown, causing water to enter,, Also, i think i need a empeller/...
got the oil out, merky.. milk,, i ran the motor prior to pumping it out to warm it up, , purrs like a kitten, may change oil/ then do one of those copper?/headgasket flushes that are on youtube... anyone flush their motors? any brand work best?
got a project boat, and it has the 4.3 merc. its a 1995 195 signature open bow, do you just drain the oil into the boat and let it drain out the back, drain plug of the boat? i only ask because it looks as if it has been done before/ black oil stain were bilge pump is. not much space there. I...
she bought a project boat, may need a motor, anywhere near midwest, would be great, but may head through Pa soon/Nc.. 1995 Searay/ 195
anyhelp...would be great, will buy donor boat.
cliff, thanks for the info, i was wondering if someone could post pics for me via PM/text, i'm not so computer savvy. lol, i'm assuming the internal parts of the 8.1s are closed cooled as they have the coolant resouvior.
hrs are 425 and 279 i believe
will a 2002 camper top fit the 01? or...
new boat owner, can anyone send me a PM, with a phone number, as i have photos, i can NOT post. i can text you them, Not sure what we are getting, it is a 2001 340 da, with 8.1H, after reading almost all the threads in this section over the last few weeks, im not sure if it has the closed...