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The 2007 penta 4.3 has a different bolt pattern for the timing cover than the 2009 donor 4.3 engine. Also the the harmonic balancer doesn’t fit and the drain hole on 1 side of the block has a 28mm metric thread hole.. Can anyone with some more knowledge on this let me know what year engines...

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Hi folks! I have a 2007 Volvo Penta 4.3 with a cracked block. I have done a bunch of research on what blocks I can buy to swap it out with. After hours of research I ended up buying a 2009 4.3 vortec GM engine from a Chevy 1500. I got the motor all stripped down to long block and it turns...

Thanks! Yes, that’s what I figured out. Appreciate it 🙏

Hey guys, I am replacing my 2007 cracked 4.3 penta block with a 2009 4.3 gm block I noticed they have these sensors on each side of the block, that look they have drains plugs? What are they used for? And do I need to run both? My GM block I have has a huge 1” x 27mm port on one side that...

Awesome info! Awesome info!! Thanks everyone. I just located a 4.3 from a 2009 Chevy 1500. Can anyone confirm this engine will work the same? And is there any difference in the block between a volva penta and a mercruiser 4.3?

Thanks! the one I located was a 2002 astro. Wondering if it would be better to find a 2003 or newer?

Wicked appreciate the info! I located a 4.3 vortec from a Chevy Astro van. I am wondering if I should try and find one from a blazer instead?

Thank you for the reply! I read that in 2003 GM changed the 4.3 and was the introduction of multi-point fuel injection and also more balanced cam shaft. Does this matter? I just want to make sure I am getting the right motor to make life eaiser for swapping over..

Hello folks! I have a 2007 caravellle 217 with a 4.3 Litre Mercruiser. I purchased the boat with a cracked block. I have been doing lot of research on swapping the engine with a 4.3 vortec automotive engine. Easy to purchase from auto wreckers (I will do compression test and what not first)...