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blaniac 10-23-2007 10:24 PM

Merc 496
 
Anyone have or know anyone thay may have an extra short block lying around for sale ?!?

flying J 10-24-2007 06:02 AM

Derebery had a couple 496's short blocks with the steel cranks.

MARK BENTLEY 10-24-2007 08:29 AM

I have an 8.1HO complete engine. One year Mercury Warranty. $9,000 plus freight.

blaniac 10-24-2007 09:36 AM


Originally Posted by flying J (Post 2315425)
Derebery had a couple 496's short blocks with the steel cranks.

Don't even need the crank, just the bare block.. I'll give them a call, thanks :D

Steamin Rice 10-24-2007 11:25 AM

uh oh - trouble with the lifesaver boat??

blaniac 10-24-2007 02:14 PM


Originally Posted by Steamin Rice (Post 2315768)
uh oh - trouble with the lifesaver boat??

yup, dropped a valve :mad:

Steamin Rice 10-24-2007 03:41 PM


Originally Posted by blaniac (Post 2315999)
yup, dropped a valve :mad:

Sorry to hear that - At least it's going into the off-season now......

Time for you to pick up a Top Gun

blaniac 10-24-2007 10:48 PM


Originally Posted by Steamin Rice (Post 2316112)
Sorry to hear that - At least it's going into the off-season now......

Time for you to pick up a Top Gun

Agreed .... Just not for the 2008 season, more likely for the 2009 season

QWKRN U 10-24-2007 10:51 PM

I have a pair of 496 mag Ho's laying in the back of my boat, that Id let go for the right price lol.

TylerCrockett 10-25-2007 07:31 AM


Originally Posted by blaniac (Post 2315320)
Anyone have or know anyone thay may have an extra short block lying around for sale ?!?

I have some blocks and parts. Tyler 8103242720.

blaniac 10-25-2007 10:54 AM


Originally Posted by TylerCrockett (Post 2316778)
I have some blocks and parts. Tyler 8103242720.

Thanks Tyler, nice chatting with you ..

Do you have or know of the "official" GM part number for the block just to cross-reference in the future if need be ??


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