[C38] Any advice?

[Patrick Harpole]

Pictures would be helpful
Thanks

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> On Jun 23, 2015, at 4:13 PM, Max soto <maxsoto at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Patrick,
> I just installed a 40hp Yanmar 3JH4E. 
> Same height and and width, but 2" shorter and 40 pounds lighter than the old universal 5424. 
> The muffler and exhaust hose also had to be replaced for a 3" diameter and I also moved the engine 2" forward..
> At the end,  the waterline on the stern raised 3/4"..
> The engine bed had to be raised a little bit on the front, but that will have to be made for any new engine, because of the weird three mount configuration of the original Universal 5424..
> 
> This was the only choice that I had here in Costa Rica, but a 35hp Betamarine, or Universal seems like a good choice...  Both use the same Kubota block, and are way lighter and smaller than our current engines.. That will add for more space on the sides for maintenance....
> 
> If you need some pics, just ask..
> 
> Hope this helps!
> 
> Max Soto A.
> +506-8312-1367
> Alajuela, Costa Rica
> 
>> On Jun 23, 2015, at 14:59, 1derful at comcast.net wrote:
>> 
>> My Universal engine overheated.  Marine mechanic doesn't know if it is the head gasket, the head or the block.
>> Expensive in labor to replace head gasket.  If it ends up being the head they can try and fix it but I still have a 30 year old engine.
>>  
>> I am thinking of replacing engine. 
>>  
>> Any thoughts?
>>  
>> Patrick
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