You are so very welcomed. By the way MadMaxx if you really want to thank me, then read the description on the video and do me that favor. I sincerely appreciate it.

Te reirías si te digiera que cuando empecé mi canal, los video estaban en español. Lamentablemente, nadie los miraba. Tuve que regrabarlos en inglés. Te tengo una pregunta. ¿Como saben todos ustedes que sé hablar en español? Nunca lo menciono?

I know you are trying to tell me something, I just don't know what that is? Are you quoting me? I know freeze plugs are actually holes made for removing sand for when the engines are being made. Afterwards, the freeze plugs are repurposed for trying to prevent cracking of block if in case the water isn't removed and temperatures drop below freezing. I know some people question whether they work as freeze plugs. In my opinion they do work and do sometimes do save the engine from damage. In a normal car engine, the engine has antifreeze which is meant to stop the water from freezing. I one time did this experiment with two glass cups. In one cup, I put water and the other I put antifreeze. Next, I place both cups in the freezer. After one day, the cup filled with antifreeze did not freeze. Conversely, the other cup with pure water, the water became ice and cracked the glass cup.

You are so welcome. Thank you for your very kind words. Also, thank you for taking the time to post your experience on my channel. Glad my material helped you. I think you are the first person to post on this video. Congrats.

Wait a minute. You actually have the car version of the engine. You are not here asking about the MerCruiser 3.0 boat engine. You are here seeking information on the Super-Thrift 153. How cool. Can you do me a favor? Can you make a small video and uploaded and send me the link? I have not actually seen the 153/151 version. I have seen some on KZfaq but I would like to see it more in-depth. Please see the following wiki. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_153_4-cylinder_engine Thanks in advance.

I've checked that link. Good info there, I never knew they made the 153 in Mexico as well. Yes you are right im looking for info regarding the differences between these engines, as here in UK there is nothing to buy for the 153 apart from the marine version, so most parts I have to order from Brazil. The 151 was made by the hundreds of thousands in Brazil, you can find it everywhere and anywhere. I will make a video and send to you but will be in 4-6 weeks times as I'm re-wiring the Opala right now, and the engine is buried in the shed, meanwhile I will check your other videos out as you have great tips there for sure

A little explanation. The MerCruiser 3.0 engine is not designed by the boat manufacturers (designing a gasoline engine is far to expensive, complex for boat manufacturers). The MerCruiser 3.0 engine is/was designed by General Motors. Several companies purchase these engine from GM, and put them in their products. Prime examples include forklifts, generators and yes even marine. Two marine companies come in mind when I think of MerCruiser 3.0 (Volvo Penta and Bayliner). Although the engines are fundamentally, the same, they do differ just enough that exchanging them gets a little messy. If I were you, I would not mix and match parts. That is just a nightmare. If your heads have injector hole in them then you have the newer engine. Hope this helps. www.jblllc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/GM-3-L-Spec-Sheet.pdf.

Thanks bro. I figured it out. I'm a forever subscriber now!

On the contrary, thank you.

Vous me demandez si je peux faire les vidéos en français ?

Yes I do

You are welcome

Espanol = Tapón de Congelación English = Freeze plug

@@boatFixerUpper gracias

Dans les bateaux, il y a des échappements humides et des échappements secs. Est-ce que ça répond à ta question par hasard ?

Sure thing. Ask me in French. Je parle un peu français

If by refrigeration cycle you mean how the boat coals the water? Then yes, I have explained that already in another video. Boats don't have radiators. Basically, they just get fresh water and expel the hot water to the lake.

Thanks. I sincerely appreciate your comment.

Es una pregunta de broma?

Hello 3rdEye_FPV. In all honesty it can be a lot of things. You cannot just take apart an engine and put it back together. When you put it back together you have to follow the same steps as if you are rebuilding the engine. After rebuilding several engines you get a feel for how it behaves during he rebuild process. For instance when you place the crankshaft with the shell bearings, you should be able to rotate the crankshaft rather easily. Furthermore, every time you add a piston, the rotating resistance should be felt. I guarantee you if you see all my videos, you will detect where you went wrong.

@@boatFixerUpper thanks for the reply! Thankfully i was able to figure it out. Turned out I had one of the bearing out on the wrong way and it was affecting the rotation of the shaft. Got that figured out and got everything else out back together per the OEM Manual and she’s been running like a beauty since. In your videos you mention how important the rear seal is but it would have been wise to mention that the front seal is equally just as important and is usually the one to leak first in most cases (imo) anyhow , big thanks for providing helpful content. You did an awesome job bud!!

Thank you and congrats

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You are welcome. Glad you find my videos helpful. To be honest, I really enjoyed creating the videos. I sincerely wish I could publish more. Unfortunately, they take time and money to create both of which I don't have :-(

Glad it helped!

No me vas a creer pero toma un chorro de tiempo hacer estos videos. Cuando comense este canal lo ise en espanol. Agarre ZERO views. Mejore lo cambie a ingles y un chorro de view. Esa es la rason por cual lo ise en ingles.

Glad it was helpful!

USA. May I ask why?

I believe just doing a rebuild but honestly I forgot already. I do mention it on the video.

Glad I could help!

You are sincerely welcome. Honestly, I have been depressed for the past couple of X. The only comfort that I find is seeing posts like yours. That and reading the bible. Honestly, it warms my heart knowing that people like you are seeing my videos. In other words I should be thanking you. Glad my videos helped. God bless. Jose,

Your welcome. I wish you good luck.

You are welcome and it was my pleasure. I was wondering if you could help me? Why is everyone so fixated at this particular video? This video has more views that all my other videos combined and I would like to know why? Thanks in advance. Jose,

@@boatFixerUpper I'm not sure but you explain everything really well and at a good pace. Also maybe Mercruisers have a lot of problems with cooling systems.

​@@jackrein293 I sincerely appreciate your comments. It honestly makes my day. I kind of need that right now.

Texas. May I ask why?

Saludos, Sinceramente gracias por tu comentario. Sea lo que sea aprecio todo tipo de comentarios incluyiendo comentarios criticando mis videos. Para decirte la verda, tuve que volver a ver el video varias veces para entender a que te referias cuando dices “empiezas a ajustar hablas del piston 1 y terminas ajustando el 4 ”. Despues de ver el comienso del video varias veces entendi la confucion. Cuando empieso hablando de piston numero 1 estoy hablando del “firing order” y no en que orden vamos a ajustar las valvulas. Pero la verdad es que si pude ver empesado hablando de como ajustar piston numero 1. PERO… Cuando yo crei el video, yo quise explicar porque se hasen las cosas como se hacen y no nomas decirles a ustedes unos passos. En mi opinion es mejor saber porque estas haciendo lo que estas haciendo y no nomas hacerlo. En mi opinion, eso es medio peligroso por que pasa si se te olvida un paso? Nose si eso tenga sentido? Jose,

Phil, I am so glad you are still working on your engine and that you are essentially giving us a status update. It sounds like you have removed the engine from the boat? If so, it shouldn't be too hard to remove the studs and if you cannot, then yes the machine shop should be able to remove them. Keep us posted.

@@boatFixerUpper Check out my series on my YT Channel 😀 Phil Fry Outdoors

Lou, You are welcome and it was my pleasure. I was wondering if you could help me? Why is everyone so fixated at this particular video? This video has more views that all my other videos combined and I would like to know why? Thanks in advance.

Carlos, Would you be surprised if I tell you I don't charge to rebuild an engine. Unfortunately, I only do this as a hobby and I only do this for family and friends. I have rebuilt several engines, automatic transmissions and manual transmission however I never charge. I made a promise to myself that I would never do this as a profession. Thanks in advance.

You mean Whittier California? If so no don't live there but have passed by there many times. I used to live in Los Angeles California. Good memories. May I ask why you ask?

Phil. Thank you for seeing my videos. You don't know how it makes me feel. Hopefully, this answers your question. Also as far as purchasing the tool, my answer is it is a personal choice. This is a very specific tool and you only have one use for it and that is installing rear-main seals. How many engines do you plan on rebuilding? If you are only going to rebuild this engine(?), then maybe you can forgo buying the tool. Furthermore, if you are strap for cash (like I am), then maybe you can forgo buying the tool. The whole point of my videos is how to rebuild the engine on a budget. In my opinion the tool not essential. Don't get me wrong, the tool will make you suffer less and guarantee the correct seal install however, the seal is not hard to install (if the housing is ouside the engine) and it is very hard to get the seal/housing install wrong. I thnk maybe what I should have asked you is do you plan on rebuilding the engine or do you just want to replace the rear-main seal? If you plan on completely rebuilding the engine then forgo buying the tool as you will have to completely disassemble the engine and that includes removing the housing from the engine. Having the housing in the bench, it is much easier not only to remove the seal but also install it. Conversely, if you have a leaking rear-main oil seal and are planning on just replacing the seal, then purchase the tool. That said in all honestly, most people just gently hammer the seal in. I definitely don't hammer it in. Furthermore, I did not have any problems installing it. To be honest I just put some gasket maker and pushed it in with my thumb. I did not even have to hammer it in. The gasket maker provided a lubrication effect and so it made it easy to install. Also, I would definitely suggest you put the seal on the housing prior to installing the housing/seal in the engine. Installing the housing/gasket together slightly helps with the alignment. Again it is a personal choice. Let me know how it goes. I an intrigued to hear how it went.

@@boatFixerUpper Thanks! I have the motor out and on a stand. It spun the 4th rod bearing and I will rebuild it completely. Your videos are a great help, I appreciate the details you posted. I have a KZfaq channel and I will be posting some of my rebuild journey.

I see. How sad that it spun a bearing however its is the perfect excuse to rebuild the engine. I appreciate your comments. Don't forget to include us on your rebuild. I am anxious to see your progress. Keep us posted.

Gracias. Y gracias por ver mis videos.

Head gasket was bad, engine burned oil and low oil pressure. It was just time to rebuild it. Sometimes, we had to do a retake because turns out we were not recording or we forgot to mention something. I would say the answer is both.

On the contrary. Thank you for viewing it. Let us know how it goes. I really want to see your video. De nada.

Thank you. I try to cover every angle. That could be it. It should be easy to confirm. Please let us all know how it goes. We all want to know. You know I am the type of person that wishes it requires a full rebuild. Nothing like the experience of rebuilding an engine, transmission, sterndrive, etc.