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    10-18-2009 12:03 PM
    okay so on my last run of the season (not by choice) it appears my block cracked right near the motor mount.
    Is this a common problem?
    How does this even happen?
    Is this something my insurance company would cover?
    would Merc. do anything in regards to this?
    Oh its a 375 hp 496....
    Thanks in advance for any help
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    Wink 10-18-2009 03:19 PM
    Can happen with stock mounts on any 496 near the mounts in big water bumps. We broke a couple racing with stock mounts. No, merc won't warranty this breakage!
    We have a fix and a new short block in stock if you are interested. Call us toll free (866) 496-8181
    Best Regards,
    Ray @ Raylar
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    10-18-2009 04:02 PM
    thanks Ray will call Monday!
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    10-18-2009 04:38 PM
    some race guys have ground down the crack and filled it with jb weld ,,, and raced all year, i think randy went 2 years,
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    10-18-2009 05:45 PM
    An other side note..............never believe a racer.
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    10-18-2009 08:31 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by DAREDEVIL View Post
    An other side note..............never believe a racer.
    call randy scheluess of team typhoon svl and confirm, i think the broke block is now in his p-5 boat,,, so you can see it, you know the p-5 that finishes every race it enters,, ps it wins too,,
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    10-18-2009 09:20 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by imco offshore View Post
    call randy scheluess of team typhoon svl and confirm, i think the broke block is now in his p-5 boat,,, so you can see it, you know the p-5 that finishes every race it enters,, ps it wins too,,
    Why do u take everything so freak'n serious ??????


    See u in the morning,,,hope u cool down a bit. LOL
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    10-19-2009 02:00 PM
    I think I wanna use this as an opportunity to upgrade, also talking to a couple local (car) guys they don't recommend welding and/or don't know anyone local very capable. I also found water in the oil so one guy said welding may not resolve the problem completely.
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    10-19-2009 03:21 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by 007 View Post
    I think I wanna use this as an opportunity to upgrade, also talking to a couple local (car) guys they don't recommend welding and/or don't know anyone local very capable. I also found water in the oil so one guy said welding may not resolve the problem completely.

    Follow that advice, Iīd do the same.
    A cracked block belongs to the junkpile IMO.
    Offshore Racing wasnīt designed to be a spectator sport, it's for people or companies with's lots of money to push the envelope of endurance technology and hopefully put a trophy on a mantle. It's man vs the elements, not like boats with like engines running in circles.
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    10-19-2009 03:24 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by DAREDEVIL View Post
    An other side note..............never believe a racer.
    And Usually thatīs a Sound advice.

    But sometimes one should believe the racers Mechanic..

    Right Scotty... at least Tommy throws good stories and laughs of things gone wrong
    Offshore Racing wasnīt designed to be a spectator sport, it's for people or companies with's lots of money to push the envelope of endurance technology and hopefully put a trophy on a mantle. It's man vs the elements, not like boats with like engines running in circles.
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