4.3 liter marine engine

sandys handy

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I am looking to buy a i/o boat for my first boat i have found one cheap($1000.00) but the engine is apart. It froze and busted . person who has the boat bought another 4.3 liter and took it to a gm dealer and they tore it down and its apart. my question is will a auto engine with marine componets fit in this boat. Will a 3.0 liter marine engine fit the boat.<br /> Thanks for you time<br /> Larry Choate
 

nlain

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Re: 4.3 liter marine engine

The engine block is the same as long as you build it up with all marine parts including the brass freeze plugs. If a 4.3L came out then I would stay with 4.3L, the 3.0L will probably have a different mount setup than the 4.3L and you probably do not want to go there. Just build the automotive block with marine parts.
 

SpinnerBait_Nut

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Re: 4.3 liter marine engine

I/O forum.<br />But will leave it open here also.
 
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