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Ugh, that’s terrible. Now I’m really worried that the block is cracked, since there was never an overheat. Sounds like this is way out of my league regardless, so off to the shop it goes.
I pulled all the plugs and no water found. I looked with an inspection camera and couldn’t see anything in...
Hi guys. A little background first:
2 years ago I Bought a 95 trophy with a 4.3 and Alpha one gen 2. Went out half a dozen times or so, and ended up seizing the motor. I replaced the motor myself with a Mercruiser 350 alpha 4v complete motor last spring and all seemed good. Ran it all summer and...
I have a seized 4.3 that I am looking to swap out for a 5.7. I have been doing a lot of research, and am confident that it can be done in this boat. It is a 1995 Trophy 2359, Aplha Gen II. It was originally offered with a 5.7 and there's plenty of room. I know I will need to move the front...
Hi everyone. Family bought our first boat a month ago, 1995 trophy with 4.3 LX MerCruiser. Took it out twice, no issues. 3rd time out, started up, ran out to fish and when we went to leave, cranked very weak crank like the battery was low. Ran in with the kicker and kept trying to start the main...
