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    Lou C replied to the thread Milky oil.
    Ok Gen + I think is Merc speak for the 96 and up Vortec. I think you have the previous version so you can probably reuse your head...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Servicing my trailer bearings.
    Wonder if a Mightyvac would do the same job. I know they can be used to bleed brakes, but I use a Lisle one man brake bleeder, it's a...
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    Lou C replied to the thread 4.3 Valve seals.
    That is pretty typical, my old cyl heads I'm sure would have been the same, so I would have had the machine shop do the valve job if...
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    Lou C replied to the thread 4.3 Valve seals.
    Hard to say then, you'll get better results on a warmed up engine. One thing the owner should know, boats need more maintenance than...
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    Lou C replied to the thread 4.3 Valve seals.
    I think that would be fine because cool running marine engines often have deposits on the valves esp if the oil seals were leaking a...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Milky oil.
    It is really easy to tell though, just count the bolts on the intake manifold! 12 bolts is the Pre-Vortec (better sealing in my...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Milky oil.
    Go back to the pic I posted of the engine casting # and the cyl head casting #, this is what you need to know to get the right parts for...
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    Lou C replied to the thread 4.3 Valve seals.
    I would not want to do work for a guy like that. In fact, most mechanics here, would not do the job unless you let them do it right. Not...
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    Lou C reacted to Scott Danforth's post in the thread 4.3 Valve seals with Like Like.
    Just take them in and spend the $200 for the heads to be redone
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    Lou C replied to the thread Starting engines with jump box & dead house batteries.
    I don’t think so it’s just be careful with jumpstarts and keep in mind sobs boats only have a 55 amp alternator not like on the vehicles...
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    Lou C replied to the thread 4.3 Valve seals.
    https://www.drivparts.com/part-details.html?brand_code=BCWV&part_number=SS%2072530&part_name=Engine%20Valve%20Stem%20Oil%20Seal%20Set...
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    Lou C replied to the thread 4.3 Valve seals.
    I can't imagine they are marine specific. The heads are just plain old Chevy V6 heads. Take the casting # off the head and go to a GM...
    • 4.3L casting numbers & serial number.jpg
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    Lou C replied to the thread Servicing my trailer bearings.
    That's a good deal for brand new!
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    Lou C replied to the thread 5.0 Merc Compression Readings.
    that's higher than normal, was there any sign of water in the cylinders? that's a cause of high compression test results. other causes...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Starting engines with jump box & dead house batteries.
    I think it’s alway safer for your alternator to discuss nnect the battery and put it on a charger to see if it comes back up to at least...
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