496 cracked block ?'s

[007]

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

 

[Raylar]

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

 

[007]

thanks Ray will call Monday!

 

[imco offshore]

some race guys have ground down the crack and filled it with jb weld ,,, and raced all year, i think randy went 2 years,

 

[DAREDEVIL]

An other side note..............never believe a racer.:rofl:

 

[imco offshore]

An other side note..............never believe a racer.:rofl:

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,,

 

[DAREDEVIL]

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 ??????:rofl:


See u in the morning,,,hope u cool down a bit. LOL:sifone:

 

[007]

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.

 

[MikeyFIN]

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, I´d do the same.
A cracked block belongs to the junkpile IMO.

 

[MikeyFIN]

An other side note..............never believe a racer.:rofl:

And Usually that´s a Sound advice.

But sometimes one should believe the racers Mechanic..:sifone:

Right Scotty... at least Tommy throws good stories and laughs of things gone wrong :biggrinjester: