I have heard that marine blocks have brass freeze plugs were as automotive
simply have steel ones, in raw water cooled especially sal****er this would
be bad.
"Scott B. Hogle" wrote in message
...
As the subject line states, I'm interested in some suggestions for
replacing
the cracked 5.7 liter V-8 block in my 1997 Bayliner Capri.

I failed to take the precaution of removing the block drain plugs before a
cold-snap hit the Seattle area - my fault = my repair bill.

I want to minimize the total expense, and I'm not opposed to using used or
re-man parts.

Could I just buy a block and re-use the crankshaft, camshaft, pistions and
bearings?

Would it be smarter just to buy a re-man shortblock and re-use the
existing
cylinder heads?

Do I need to get a "Mercruiser" shortblock, or would any GM 5.7 shortblock
work?

Final question, how much should I expect to pay to have a boat repair
facility "Remove and Reinstall" the engine.

Thanks in advance for any ideas.

Have a great week.


SBH




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