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    What to look for in used motor?

    Since it seems that most of you are extremely knowledgable about boats and motors, what should I look for as potential problems with a used motor for a boat I am considering buying?? <br /><br />I noticed when I took off the water pump hose and poured anti-freeze in that the water coming out...
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    Water doesn't suck up through intake

    I have been messing around with this boat I might be buying. I ran it a couple of months ago with the garden host hooked up to a motor flusher. Water ran through motor and outdrive fine I thought. <br /><br />Today I tried to run antifreeze from a bucket (no pressure) and it wouldn't draw it...
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    How to tell if block cracked??

    On my previous post I had asked about welding a cracked block. The mechanic is a friend of my dads. I think everyone thought I just happened upon him. Anyhow he is going to replace the exhaust manifolds, but the block is my main concern. It appears as though the block is cracked by the right...
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    Can you weld a cracked block?

    Forgive me but this is my first post on this board. Also my first boat (almost purchased) Let me explain, I am in the process of buying an 1988 18' Rinker w/Mercruiser 4.3L I/O from a mechanic for $3000 w/tandum axle trailor. Someone brought it in for engine work and never picked it up. <br...
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