AFT HOLE
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I bought a 2003 185BR with the 4.3l mercruiser last spring and as fate would have it I may need to replace the engine. I'm near Atlantic City NJ and I'm being told a new engine is about $9500 with freight. The engine has less maybe 350 hours on it. Below are pictures from the mechanic.
1) Does that price sound right? I know they are scarce right now but I was expecting $3-4k.
2) If the valve is shot and there is a possible scored cylinder is that something that can be machined out/cleaned up?
3) What are reputable places to comparison shop?
Any help, advice, suggestions would be most appreciated. I'm new to all of this. My family had a great time and caught the boat bug but my pockets aren't
as deep as I'd like.
1) Does that price sound right? I know they are scarce right now but I was expecting $3-4k.
2) If the valve is shot and there is a possible scored cylinder is that something that can be machined out/cleaned up?
3) What are reputable places to comparison shop?
Any help, advice, suggestions would be most appreciated. I'm new to all of this. My family had a great time and caught the boat bug but my pockets aren't