Mercruiser V6 seized from Rodent Damange

bkgoodman · 07-29-2011, 11:00 AM

I have a Mercruiser V6 4.3LX / 262 which has been in storage for a whopping nine years.

It has received periodic maintenance, starting, fluids, even a carb and starter rebuild.

This year when "my guy" went to start it, it wouldn't budge. He pulled the engine and took the head off. A rodent had nested in one of the cylinders (which was int he "down" position). It is rusted to the point where it won't move.

The block is in good shape. The outdrive was just rebuilt and is good. The starter, carburetor - everything is in pretty good shape (as far as I can tell) except for this.

He wants to charge me a fortune for a new long block, (or really sell me an old V8 he's had laying around in his shop forever).

Right now it's in pieces. The boat is on blocks, I don't own a trailer or a vehicle that could tow it. (It's in the Nashua area).

I guess I could go get the engine from him. (Would I need a hoist to lift it in/out of my vehicle? Should I get an engine stand?)

I was planning on putting in this water this season - but that didn't work out. I'd really like to get it ready and to the lake for next season.

Any ideas what to do?!?

07-29-2011, 11:00 AM	#1
bkgoodman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Nashua, NH Posts: 66 Thanks: 27 Thanked 16 Times in 6 Posts	Mercruiser V6 seized from Rodent Damange I have a Mercruiser V6 4.3LX / 262 which has been in storage for a whopping nine years. It has received periodic maintenance, starting, fluids, even a carb and starter rebuild. This year when "my guy" went to start it, it wouldn't budge. He pulled the engine and took the head off. A rodent had nested in one of the cylinders (which was int he "down" position). It is rusted to the point where it won't move. The block is in good shape. The outdrive was just rebuilt and is good. The starter, carburetor - everything is in pretty good shape (as far as I can tell) except for this. He wants to charge me a fortune for a new long block, (or really sell me an old V8 he's had laying around in his shop forever). Right now it's in pieces. The boat is on blocks, I don't own a trailer or a vehicle that could tow it. (It's in the Nashua area). I guess I could go get the engine from him. (Would I need a hoist to lift it in/out of my vehicle? Should I get an engine stand?) I was planning on putting in this water this season - but that didn't work out. I'd really like to get it ready and to the lake for next season. Any ideas what to do?!?