I just bought a 1985 Wellcraft 190 American....I was browsing this forum and found what I think is a lot of negative info on my engine...
I dont know a whole lot about it but I will try to give you some clues.....
It is a merc cruiser 170 HP 4 cyl I/O with a antifreeze cooling system...and I see no belts running an alternator. It looks very basic to work on.......but one of the threads had info about several problems on this or a similar engine....I hope its not mine....the thread mentioned a 470 3.7 liter????/ I cant confirm that is what I have...if I knew how to post a picture I would.
Please let me know if I have a reliable work horse or a high maintenance problem.
Thanks
I dont know a whole lot about it but I will try to give you some clues.....
It is a merc cruiser 170 HP 4 cyl I/O with a antifreeze cooling system...and I see no belts running an alternator. It looks very basic to work on.......but one of the threads had info about several problems on this or a similar engine....I hope its not mine....the thread mentioned a 470 3.7 liter????/ I cant confirm that is what I have...if I knew how to post a picture I would.
Please let me know if I have a reliable work horse or a high maintenance problem.
Thanks