4.3 Mercruiser ID

[ElCameeeno]

I cracked the block in my 2000 Crownline. I am trying to definitively ID it so I can order a replacement from Rapido. The serial number on the little tag over the starter is 652379. Is that enough to narrow it down?

*Edit There *may* be an "L" ( L 652379) at the beginning, but as clean as it is it is hard to be sure.

 

[Don S]

Re: 4.3 Mercruiser ID

You need the Mercruiser serial number of the engine for positive ID.

 

[ElCameeeno]

Re: 4.3 Mercruiser ID

This is the serial number on the mercruiser serial number tag affixed to the block on the bell housing flange over the starter motor. Is that not it?

 

[Don S]

Re: 4.3 Mercruiser ID

This is the serial number on the mercruiser serial number tag affixed to the block on the bell housing flange over the starter motor. Is that not it?

I don't see any number???????

 

[ElCameeeno]

Re: 4.3 Mercruiser ID

It was in the first post:

"The serial number on the little tag over the starter is 652379. Is that enough to narrow it down?

*Edit There *may* be an "L" ( L 652379) at the beginning, but as clean as it is it is still hard to be sure."

 

[Don S]

Re: 4.3 Mercruiser ID

Ok, it's a 98 vintage used in 99 and 2000 by Merc. You want the one marked Mercruiser 4.3L Vortec ENGINE 1997 to 2007 chevy on the Rapido site.

 

[ElCameeeno]

Re: 4.3 Mercruiser ID

Excellent. Thank you, now I can get it ordered and get back on the Water!

 

[Evinrude Boater]

Re: 4.3 Mercruiser ID

Just a question, how did your block crack? I think of this as a problem only associated with areas where the cooling water in the block can freeze, like here in Canada.