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Forum: Engines 11-04-2017, 05:41 PM
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Views: 1,556
Posted By Marty87
4.3L v6 (190) Timing

Hey guys recently rebuilt my Mercruiser 4.3L v6 190hp 2001 but can’t get the timing right it runs but when put throttle into nuteral position the engine drops and cuts off I think I may have the...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-20-2017, 04:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 842
Posted By Marty87
Hydraulic hose

Thanks mike boats coming out the water when I'm home from work so will try this method thanks again.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 07-20-2017, 02:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 842
Posted By Marty87
Tilt and trim Hydraulic hose

Hey guys my portside hydraulic hose has disconnected from the back of the stern on the inside of the boat i have had an inspection on trying to reconnect it but because the way the exhaust comes down...
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 07-12-2017, 12:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,393
Posted By Marty87
The heads are at the shop just now getting...

The heads are at the shop just now getting Reconditoned just wanted to see if there any way of leak testing
Forum: Maxum Maintenance 07-12-2017, 10:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,393
Posted By Marty87
water leak test

looking for some advice on water leak testing on my mercruiser 4.3 v6 any one have experience on doing this
Forum: Engines 07-12-2017, 10:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,297
Posted By Marty87
there was no gunk circulating not even under the...

there was no gunk circulating not even under the manifold where the push rods go down to i was surprised myself
Forum: Engines 07-07-2017, 12:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,297
Posted By Marty87
That was all clean as well only place there was...

That was all clean as well only place there was gunk was under the rocker cover
Forum: Engines 07-07-2017, 05:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,297
Posted By Marty87
There was no mixing of oil in the sump was only...

There was no mixing of oil in the sump was only in the rocker cover and was clean as well under the inlet manifold
Forum: Engines 07-06-2017, 10:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,297
Posted By Marty87
Done compression test on all cylinders and...

Done compression test on all cylinders and results where cylinder 1 was 155 cylinder 2 was 157 cylinder 3 was 155 cylinder 4 was 65 cylinder 5 was 150 cylinder 6 was 170 so took off exhaust and...
Forum: Engines 06-08-2017, 11:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,297
Posted By Marty87
Yae your right, but I'll see what his thoughts...

Yae your right, but I'll see what his thoughts are before spending £££ on new block
Forum: Engines 06-08-2017, 06:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,297
Posted By Marty87
I have a mercruiser specialist coming over this...

I have a mercruiser specialist coming over this weekend to have a look see what his thoughts are, engine blocks over here aren't like states there much more expensive for new block they sell for...
Forum: Engines 06-07-2017, 10:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,297
Posted By Marty87
Yae no mixing in the sump only gunk in the rocker...

Yae no mixing in the sump only gunk in the rocker covers so my next move is testing the risers making sure they aren't leaking if they aren't then move onto inlet manifold gasket and check that and...
Forum: Engines 06-07-2017, 02:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,297
Posted By Marty87
Rocker cover gunk

Hey guys few weeks ago I posted about gunk in both rocker covers on my mercruiser 4.2L v6 (190) vortec well I've finally got home from work to starting working on it so far I have started up engine...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 05-29-2017, 08:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,211
Posted By Marty87
Just looking at option just now as in may have a...

Just looking at option just now as in may have a cracked block but won't know till I'm home from work to inspect my engine my boat is currently still in the water would it be safe to take the inlet...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 05-28-2017, 06:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,211
Posted By Marty87
Import engine

Looking on info on importing engine blocks from USA to U.K.

I currently have a maxum 290 scr 2001 with twin 4.3L v6 (190) with bravo 2 legs they both have 600 hours give or take each one block is...
Forum: Engines 05-23-2017, 04:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,405
Posted By Marty87
Mercruiser 4,3L v6 190

Hey guys I am looking for info I have a mercruiser 4.3L v6 (190hp) vortec I have gunk in both rocker cover and I suspect a crack in the block so my question is does any have this engine either full...
Forum: Engines 05-20-2017, 09:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,539
Posted By Marty87
Yae I'd imagine it wouldn't be cheap to ship over...

Yae I'd imagine it wouldn't be cheap to ship over but maybe an option to look at
Forum: Engines 05-20-2017, 08:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,539
Posted By Marty87
Mercruiser 4.3 v6 wanted

Hey guys I am looking for info I have a mercruiser 4.3L v6 (190hp) vortec I have gunk in both rocker cover and I suspect a crack in the block so my question is does any have this engine either full...
Forum: Engines 05-11-2017, 11:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,759
Posted By Marty87
Spoke to a marine mechanic today and he reckons...

Spoke to a marine mechanic today and he reckons it's a cracked head my plan now is to clean it all on both sides put oil flush threw it and then put fresh oil in it and clean all breather tubes,
Forum: Engines 05-10-2017, 10:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,759
Posted By Marty87
Oil pan is clean no mixing it's nice clean oil...

Oil pan is clean no mixing it's nice clean oil and level is gd
Forum: Engines 05-10-2017, 04:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,759
Posted By Marty87
Nope haven't checked spark plugs yet

Nope haven't checked spark plugs yet
Forum: Engines 05-10-2017, 04:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,759
Posted By Marty87
Yae both sides

Yae both sides
Forum: Engines 05-10-2017, 04:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,759
Posted By Marty87
Mercruiser 4.3 oil mixing

Rocker cover off and showing mixing but not mixing in sump
Forum: Engines 05-10-2017, 03:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,759
Posted By Marty87
I just replaced both thermostats and they operate...

I just replaced both thermostats and they operate at 160 degree and when engines are operating they sit at 175 degree on both engines
Forum: Engines 05-10-2017, 03:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,759
Posted By Marty87
Oil and water mixing mercruiser 4.3 v6 (190) mil

Hey guys I have cream paste in the head of my mercruiser 4.3 v6 (190) vortec but not mixing in the sump I'm thinking head gasket but looking for a second oppion
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