Glad I pulled my engine

[metsfan3197843]

Was a little hesitant to pull the motor just to clean things up and look things over but I’m glad I did. I could poke my finger through if I pushed real hard

 

[achris]

Yep, steel sump + seawater = "I need to weld up the holes"....

Weld it up (or replace it) and before you paint it, get it hot dip galvanised...

Chris..........

 

[kenny nunez]

Take a close look at the timing cover. The area under the harmonic balancer was never painted. Get a new one. Powder coating is also a good way to protect the sheet metal parts including the valve covers. Are the belt running surfaces on the pullieys in good shape?

 

[metsfan3197843]

I’ll probably replace with new. Anything special about a mercruiser oil pan and gasket or can I reach into the automotive world for better pricing?

 

[Bt Doctur]

Auto should be the same, but add a coat of paint when assembled and some undercoating

 

[Lou C]

I've sprayed my pan, timing cover etc every few years with Boeshield T9 or Corrosion X. So far so good, even in a 100% salt water environment kept on a mooring....15 + years worth....

 

[metsfan3197843]

Corrosion X HD is some pretty awesome stuff in applications where a thicker film is an acceptable use.

Anyone have any experiance using the Sierra oil pan and gasket? Good or bad?

 

[Bt Doctur]

most are 1 piece neoprene so your good