Re: Mercruiser 4.3L Locked Up??
Howdy,
If the engine is "locked" up you might pull the plugs and see if it is still frozen. (how long has it been sitting like this?) squirt a little oil in there too.....
If it's been sitting for a long time it could be water that was left in the engine from either rain or leaking risers/manifolds. If it's been there long, the engine is junk. Complete long-block replacement.
http://www.usengine.us/mercruiser.html About $2000 will get a replacement (+ shipping)
If the drive is frozen, It too is junk. and about $1400 will get you a new replacement SEI drive.
No telling what shape the starter, alternator, carb, power steering, trim pump and other stuff is in.
I wouldn't pay much for a boat like that unless I could determine that all the other accessories are good too....
Quite frankly, a 96 Bayliner even with a good engine won't be worth all that much.
Even if you get it free and plunk $2500-3000 into it you might find that it's not worth much more than about $3000 anyway......
Good luck!
Rick
