How to install freeze plugs with out removing 4.3L Mercrusier engine

In this episode I remove the exhaust manifold and motor mounts on a 4.3L Mercrusier to give us more space to install the freeze plugs which poped out from improper winterization. SUBSCRIBE for the rebuild!
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[@robertlambiase2642]

Hey man make sure you check your manifold very often with these engines there can be a rusted spot in the riser or the manifold itself which would allow water to get into your oil.

[@philobetto7212]

I did mine with a small angled pry bar pushed them in fairly easy

[@resurrectionmotors2421]

Wow man after all that work that sucks but looks like fun times ahead I would go with a short block 350 even though the boat is little old has a little wear and tear it's paid for quick engine swap back to having fun

[@VasilyBuilds]

Awesome trick! Sucks the block is cracked :(

[@terrybrown797]

It is possible that your head gasket may have cracked allowing water to mix with the oil but not necessarily going into your cylinders I have came across that issue before but anyway good luck

[@mrzif0013]

are you saying to check the oil in my 5.0 ford before doing the freeze plug? my engine intermeitent overheating problem and an early freeze caught me w/o any anti-freeze in the cooling system. i found a freeze plug in the bilge. my plug is acessable i can feel it but can't see it .
might be the end of my boating hobby.

[@charliereeise9539]

How did you actually install them?? Did they slide in by hand after being frozen. Did you use a socket and a a hammer?

[@DannyTV7]

I gave them a few hammer taps after freezing them.

[@anthonysanchez9746]

I've got the exact same problem... What did you end up finding?

[@MrsBuddevil]

So when shopping for engine parts I can search for S10 partz?

[@kinderutz]

I'm in the same boat...lol ...cracked block....so did you swap an automotive block ?

[@mildredsilva662]

What automotive block can you use??

[@tbahrs9467]

@@mildredsilva662 GM 4.3 out of a Chevy truck

[@mildredsilva662]

@@tbahrs9467 any year??

[@tbahrs9467]

@@mildredsilva662 it really depends on what you're starting with - good explanation of the differences here en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_90%C2%B0_V6_engine Look for 4.3 262

[@engineereric497]

BOAT = Bust Out Another Thousand

[@honkeytonk]

The wholr point of this video was to see how you replaced the freeze plugs ok they sre in is a big no no you didnt show putting them in