Mercruiser block

[Scatty257]

Hi not sure if I'm listing in the right spot, I have a 1989 searay now ride that requires a block it's a 4.3 mercruiser it's the pre vortex engine if anyone can help it would be much appreciated,

Regards
Stuart

[ChrisH]

Try Tom Parker of TompaMarine
he is well connected, and may know of one, or where to get the best price.

https://www.tompamarine.co.uk/contact/

Call or text his mobile phone. He can be hard to get hold of.

[shibbs]

Hi not sure if I'm listing in the right spot, I have a 1989 searay now ride that requires a block it's a 4.3 mercruiser it's the pre vortex engine if anyone can help it would be much appreciated,

Regards
Stuart

Is the old block damaged? Might be worth considering a recon exchange? Depends on what your budget is really..

( just amended, auto correct had me over again)

[Ianfs]

Hi Scatty, I'm guessing you are trying to find someone who has a block for sale rather than help trying to source one?

I've heard that if a crack is not too bad, welding can sometimes work, depending upon where the damage is.

[Scatty257]

Hi thanks for help so far, yes I'm trying to source a replacement block, in case it cannot be fixed, iv just had my heads done and upgraded the Carb from 2 barrel to a 4barrel

On another note I do have a inlet and Carb available

[shibbs]

Hi thanks for help so far, yes I'm trying to source a replacement block, in case it cannot be fixed, iv just had my heads done and upgraded the Carb from 2 barrel to a 4barrel

On another note I do have a inlet and Carb available

What was the damage? have you looked into the option of repairs..? What have you had done to the heads? I only ask, as i've just been through a possible similar situation where i kept getting problems with heads due to age and salt water corrosion, it finally came down to a replacement engine for me as it simply wasn't financially worth keep chasing the problem. Just in my opinion worth a thought before putting to much money into continued reparis.

[Bigplumbs]

Have you looked at repower marine