Last summer I was ready to put the boat in the water for the first time in Maine. I had stored it the same way I had for the last few years by winterizing it, flushing with marine RV antifreeze and fogging it. Apparently there was still some water in the block. I had the muffs on it and was running it up to temperature. After about 10 minutes the bilge pump kicked on. I inspected and saw water shooting out the side of the engine. Initially I thought I had a bad head gasket. Since I didn't have the time to get it repaired I just went without a boat for the month and trailered it home to Florida. I finally got a chance in January, yes 5 months later, to inspect further. It has a crack in the block just below the exhaust manifold so I pulled the whole engine out. The heads, intake and all the rest of the engine seem fine. Even the block seems fine as it doesn't appear to have cracked internally. Just a split in the water jacket outside.
I don't want to JB weld
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But I might consider welding it up.
I am now looking for a replacement Volvo Penta compatible short or long block. The block tag says it is a 5.0GL PEFS. It also says "reverse gear drive unit" and TSK SX-M which I assume is the outdrive. This is a 2001 Horizon 180.
I have found many places that sell new and replacement engines. I'm looking at a somewhat (2 hours away) local place in Ocala Florida that advertises on Ebay a re manufactured longblock for $2195. I would have to add the old intake manifold, the bellhousing, and the accessories.
I have done the removal myself and will do the install myself.
I was hoping for some advise.
Can these blocks be welded with permanent results?
Is this engine standard rotation? (The reverse gear drive unit statement makes me wonder)
Does anyone have suggestions for a new or re manufactured block?
How about closed cooling systems? The place in Ocala sells a kit for $730
My risers look great on the outside but the rear most tips are fairly corroded. How bad until I need replacement? I can send photos.
Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions.
Rob
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2001 Horizon 180
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