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Morpheus
Super Fisherman
USA
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 Posted - 04/09/2008 : 19:10:38
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I have a Volvo Penta 4.3L V-6 with a cracked block.Can somebody tell me if I can replace the block with a standard GM 4.3L V-6 block.I was told that Volvo Penta's are GM motors. I am also the one with the broken trim tab. I'm Bischoff's brother in-law.Thanks guys.
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BigKev
Moderator
USA
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Posted - 04/09/2008 : 23:36:20
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| Call a dealer in the area. There has to be a Volvo Penta dealer in the area that could tell you if it would work or not. Try calling some marinas as well. They may be able to tell you. |
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Morpheus
Super Fisherman
USA
25 Posts |
Posted - 04/10/2008 : 00:02:54
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| Ok, I will do that.Thanks BigKev. |
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Bischoff66
Master Fisherman
233 Posts |
Posted - 04/10/2008 : 00:04:03
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| Hey did you win those trim tabs off ebay? I had a guy from the other site that said he had some. Not sure if it was the acuator and tabs or not. |
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Morpheus
Super Fisherman
USA
25 Posts |
Posted - 04/10/2008 : 14:16:34
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| Yep,I won them,I have to send him a money order,paypal wouldnt go through for some reason. |
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Bischoff66
Master Fisherman
233 Posts |
Posted - 04/10/2008 : 15:00:53
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| ok I will let this guy know you don't need them then all he had was the tabs anyways. |
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dan lubinski
Expert Fisherman
60 Posts |
Posted - 04/14/2008 : 14:33:45
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| how bad is the crack? did it push the freeze plugs out? is it a internal crack were water is getting into the oil? there are ways to fix them. dan |
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Morpheus
Super Fisherman
USA
25 Posts |
Posted - 04/14/2008 : 17:53:14
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| Not sure how bad the crack is.Going to have to pull the motor to see.Yes,it pushed the left side freeze plug out.The right side was nearly pushed out.I'm not entirely sure that it's the block,could even be one of the heads.If you have ANY suggestions,please let me know.I'm cool with even hillbilly rigging.Thank's Dan. |
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dan lubinski
Expert Fisherman
60 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2008 : 08:33:31
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| i've repaired a few in my days. if the crack isnt inside it should be fixable. on one motor i drilled two little stop holes on both sides of the crack took and ground a v in the crack and soidered it! tour lucky to get 20 lbs of pressure in the motor and water pipes in your home are alot higher then that! but also with all the miracle epoxes out today that might work too! the stop holes are the key. call me too 440-724-8491 or emails good at work here |
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ozdog
Expert Fisherman
USA
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Posted - 05/02/2008 : 19:02:44
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Well, do you have water in your oil? The block can be fixed relatively easliy fo r an outer jacket freeze crack. They can be welded, brazed you name it.
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Morpheus
Super Fisherman
USA
25 Posts |
Posted - 05/10/2008 : 02:20:18
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| Sorry about the late response. I've been on vacation in Tennessee and I also have a bad knee from a dirtbike accident. My dad and I took the motor apart. Both heads are cracked. We're not sure if the block is cracked also or not. So we're not totally sure what to do at this point. I think my knee is almost healed enough to work on it some more. I still have a limp and may need surgery, but it's a lot better than it was.By the way, yes, it had lots of water in the crank case.Thanks for the response Dave. Any one have any suggestions? |
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DOUBLE EAGLE
Professional Fisherman
USA
1065 Posts |
Posted - 05/11/2008 : 16:49:28
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| If it can be fixed Dan will be the one to know !!! Your best bet is to contact him by phone or e-mail. |
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ozdog
Expert Fisherman
USA
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Posted - 05/13/2008 : 17:18:19
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| With all that said I'd be looking into a replacement engine. Most Volvos are chevy marine engines. |
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Morpheus
Super Fisherman
USA
25 Posts |
Posted - 05/14/2008 : 21:27:00
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| Does anybody know where I can get a replacement engine? I can't afford to let a marine service do it. Maybe a boat junkyard or something? |
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DOUBLE EAGLE
Professional Fisherman
USA
1065 Posts |
Posted - 05/15/2008 : 04:51:40
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| Why would you want to buy a new engine with out finding out if it can be fixed. Ask someone who knows engines like Dan !!!!!!!!!!! |
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dan lubinski
Expert Fisherman
60 Posts |
Posted - 05/15/2008 : 10:45:34
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| thanks double eagle! now me head is really puffed up. if the heads are cracked and possible the block to its time for a new one for sure, dont spend the money on that one! alot of oem dealers around go to the web or good part stores. see ya dan |
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Morpheus
Super Fisherman
USA
25 Posts |
Posted - 05/20/2008 : 14:51:13
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| Hey Dan or Ozdog. Do I need to pull the transom off to get the motor out? |
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DOUBLE EAGLE
Professional Fisherman
USA
1065 Posts |
Posted - 05/21/2008 : 05:00:09
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| Not unless you are going to use a chain saw and don't care about putting it back in!!! I have never owned an I O before but I do know the transom is not part of the motor or out drive. I'm sure it is all bolted in!! Dan will know for sure!! |
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ozdog
Expert Fisherman
USA
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Posted - 05/21/2008 : 09:28:00
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No need to cut the transom, the engine will come out.I would pick up the shop manual for that year Volvo and go from there. It's a good Idea to have the motor lined back up by a pro upon re-installation.
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