Understanding the Terminology

Repowering with a Big Block V8

William, I would question going to the Par Pac on te one engine because you would have one making about 20% more power than the other which would cause a noticeable issue not to mention a different propeller for that one. Are you dead set on the Par Pac or would you want to look […]

This is the second installment in Performance Product Technologies video series covering the topic of Terminology used for replacing marine engines when repowering your boat. This video covers the topic of Marine Industry Terminology as it relates to Boat Engine Repowering. Marine Engines Repowering Video: Topic Marine Industry Terminolgy

This is the first installment in Performance Product Technologies video series covering the topic: Options within the 2010 EPA Regulation for replacing marine engines when repowering your boat. Video installment #1 covers the topic of the recent EPA regulations as it applies to replacing boat engines. 2010 EPA Regulations Vs. Repowering Video

Check out this link to find the Mercruiser Vazer Marine Engine Specifications Engine Spec’s

Mercruiser Engine Coupler Replacements   Question: When is the right time to replace the engine coupler? Answer/Recommendation: Whenever the engine is out of the boat, and the coupler has more than 30 – 50 hours of service. There really isn’t a set standard for this however our rule-of-thumb is that if you don’t want to […]

Because of the various engine manufacturing related test such as oil pressure testing, oil flow testing, spin torque testing, etc the assembly lubricant used during the initial assembly of the engine may be totally eliminated by the time you receive your replacement longblock. Therefore to prevent dry-start engine related damage it is crucial to prelube the […]

Have you ever looked at purchasing a pre-owned boat but were concerned about the condition of the engine? This article covers the specific engine related items to check out and also what tests can be performed to evaluate the condition of the base marine engine itself. Engine Evaluation Article (Part 1) Engine Evaluation Article (Video)

Recent EPA requirements imposed this year on “NEW MARINE ENGINES” now require you to use a more expensive catalyzed engine when repowering your boat. However there are not any such requirements in place for repowering your boat with a REMANUFACTURED MARINE ENGINE. Therefore the following questions have been coming up repeatedly; Is a “rebuilt” engine the same as a factory remanufactured engine? What can I expect regarding the quality of […]