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I had a crack in my block and installed a new block, pistons, heads and crank (used old crank) in my 4.3 gl volvo. I got everything in and running and took it to the mechaninc to have it checked out. He adjusted the timing for me to run 87 octane fuel and said that everything looked good. I took...
Alright guys I posted about the water in my motor a week ago. I found out today that the block is cracked in the valley. I have a couple of questions. Can a auto shortblock be used? Can you swap a Mercruiser for a VP without much headache ( found a used entire engine for 600.00)? Would you get...
I have a 4.3GL 2001 model. I have had it out in the water 4 times this year. I was out yesterday and the motor just stopped. I opened the engine cover and the dreaded white foam (oil and water) was covering the top of my motor. It had blown out the carberator. I got a tow and when I got home...