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Forum: General Q & A
03-02-2010, 08:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 919
Posted By HOBoater

No it had factory antifreeze but it came from...

No it had factory antifreeze but it came from California. I'm guessing they ran the antifreeze on the weak side. Still my fault for not checking the temp.
Forum: General Q & A
03-02-2010, 08:01 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 37,413
Posted By HOBoater

After closer inspection of the valley, I noticed...

After closer inspection of the valley, I noticed that there was a crack in the block. We had a 25 below winter and the factory anitfreeze didn't protect it. I can't find a new block since GM...
Forum: General Q & A
03-02-2010, 07:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 919
Posted By HOBoater

I'm just looking for a new bare block.

I'm just looking for a new bare block.
Forum: General Q & A
03-02-2010, 07:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 919
Posted By HOBoater

Need a 496 block

My 2003 496 HO block cracked last year during a cold snap. It only had 60 hours on it. GM stopped making the blocks. Does anyone know where I can purchase a new 496 block? Thanks.
Forum: Formula
03-02-2010, 07:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,427
Posted By HOBoater

I replace my 454 card with a 496 HO. I gained...

I replace my 454 card with a 496 HO. I gained about 9 mph. I really liked the EFI. Starting was a breeze. Unfortunately the 496 is now discontinued since GM stopped making the blocks. Make sure...
Forum: General Q & A
05-04-2009, 10:24 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 37,413
Posted By HOBoater

I have the intake off and the water is leaking...

I have the intake off and the water is leaking from the head gasket on the right bank about half way back. I'm in the process of removing the head. I want to make sure it isn't cracked. What is the...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-03-2009, 09:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,225
Posted By HOBoater

496 HO removing intake manifold fuel line

I have a 2003 496 HO and I'm removing the intake manifold. The manifold is loose and ready to lift off but I need to remove the fuel line at left rear of the manifold where it changes from metal to...
Forum: General Q & A
04-23-2009, 06:19 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 37,413
Posted By HOBoater

Thanks for all the replies. I'll start tearing...

Thanks for all the replies. I'll start tearing it down.
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
04-22-2009, 10:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 863
Posted By HOBoater

You should have 2 switches. A trim switch and a...

You should have 2 switches. A trim switch and a trailer switch. The trim switch will raise it half way and the trailer switch will raise it all the way up. I'm assumming you know this. You could...
Forum: General Q & A
04-22-2009, 10:11 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 37,413
Posted By HOBoater

If I dump water in the closed system it...

If I dump water in the closed system it immediately drains into the crankcase. The boat is kept in a garage year around. I would like to try to trace the water without tearing it down.
Forum: General Q & A
04-22-2009, 10:07 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 37,413
Posted By HOBoater

I'm in a Ohio and we had a extremely cold winter....

I'm in a Ohio and we had a extremely cold winter. The engine was winterized with air pump releasing water. Closed system had factory antifreeze. There is no water in the cylinders and the...
Forum: General Q & A
04-21-2009, 09:37 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 37,413
Posted By HOBoater

496 HO - Mercruiser with antifreeze in crankcase

I have a stock 2003 Mercruiser 496 HO with a bravo1 drive. It has the closed cooling system. The antifreeze level dropped and now it is in the crankcase with the oil. I attempted to refill the...
Forum: General Q & A
04-21-2009, 09:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 865
Posted By HOBoater

496 HO - Mercruiser with antifreeze in crankcase

I have a stock 2003 Mercruiser 496 HO with a bravo1 drive. It has the closed cooling system. The antifreeze level dropped and now it is in the crankcase with the oil. I attempted to refill the...
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