Technical Articles for Boat Engine Topics
Inboard & Outboard Boat Motor Technical Information
How do you identify a 1996 Vortec 4,3 vs a 1995 pre-Vortec model? How do you determine a standard vs opposite rotation boat engine? How do you properly size a marine carburetor? How do you repower a boat? Find answer to these and tons of other technical marine engine related product topics. This section of the PPT Technical Marine Library focuses on products and topics related to Marine Longblocks, Complete Bobtail Engines, and drop in marine motors. This article library not only covers but focuses in on a variety of additional topics such as the recent EPA regulations, finding additional horsepower for your boat, determining the condition of your engine, and many other related topics. Performance Product Technologies covers information for a variety of manufacturers such as;
- MerCruiser
- Mercury Marine
- Volvo Penta
- Crusader
- Indmar
- PCM
- Flagship
- GM Marine
| CATEGORY | DESCRIPTION |
| **Repowering Options** | This tool will help you find and understand the available options when repowering your boat. |
| 3.0L Engines | How to select the correct 2.5L or 3.0L engine |
| 3.0L Longblocks – Reman or New? | My 3.0L Block is Cracked. Should I Purchase a New Longblock or Remanufactured? |
| 3.7L/470 Marine Engine Repowers | My Mercruiser 470 Engine Is On Its Last Leg. What Options Can I Consider to Replace It? |
| 4.3L Engines | How to select the correct new 4.3L marine longblock |
| 5.0L/5.7L Engines | How do I select the correct new 5.0L or 5.7L longblock? |
| 7.4L/8.2L Engines | How do I select the correct 454/502 (7.4L/8.2L) new marine longblock? |
| 7.4L/8.2L Versus 496 Repower’s | Replacing your 454 marine engine with the newer 496 engine |
| 7.4L (L29) vs 454 Mag Models | How to Identify the 310 Hp L29 454 Engine Model vs Other 330 Hp & 385 Hp 454 Engine Models |
| Auto vs. Marine | Are automotive and marine engines the same? |
| Block Code Indentification 4 Cyl | Mercruiser Engine Block Code Identification Table For Properly Identifying Your Mercrusier 4 Cylinder Marine Engine. |
| Block Code Indentification 6 Cyl | Mercruiser Engine Block Code Identification Table For Properly Identifying Your Mercrusier 6 Cylinder Marine Engine. |
| Block Code Indentification Small V8 | Mercruiser Engine Block Code Identification Table For Properly Identifying Your Mercrusier Small V8 Marine Engine. |
| Block Code Indentification Big Block V8 | Mercruiser Engine Block Code Identification Table For Properly Identifying Your Mercrusier Big Block V8 Marine Engine. |
| Break In Procedure for Marine Engines | Can I run my new engine at full throttle within the 1st hour or do I need to follow a prescribed procedure in breaking the engine in correctly? |
| How to size a marine Carburetor | Will my boat go faster if I install a BIGGER carburetor? |
| Compression Testing Your Marine Engine | How To Properly Test the Compression of Your Marine Engine |
| Condition of Your Marine Engine (Part 1) | Condition of My Marine Engine? My Accessories Seem Fine So Should I Consider a New Longblock or Complete Bobtail? |
| Condition of Your Marine Engine (Part 2) | Determining The Condition of My Marine Engine. Is a Compression Test as Good as a Cylinder Leak Down Test? |
| Coupler Replacement on Marine Engine | How to Know if You Should Replace Your Engine Coupler. |
| Cylinder Boring on Remanufactred Marine Engines | How much is considered acceptable for the cylinders to be bored on remanufactured longblocks? |
| Drive Variations | Various Marine Drive Configurations |
| Emissions Rules for New Marine Engines | The rules have changed dramatically regarding how new marine engines can be sold. Select this article to see how this effects your repowering options. |
| Emissions Options for Repowering | What options do I have in replacing the engine in my boat knowing that the EPA started regulating marine engines for new and existing boats? |
| Flame Arrestor | Will changing my Flame Arrestor make my boat go any faster? |
| Inboard versus Sterndrive Identification | Is my boat an inboard or sterndrive? |
| Marine Engines | Performance Product Technologies offers a variety of new and remanufactured marine engines for sale. How to determine the correct engine for your boat. |
| Oil Pump Priming Instructions | How to prime the oil pump when installing a new longblock or marine engine. |
| Repowering Your Boat | I really love my old boat but need a new engine. What do I need to know when repowering the boat? |
| Repowering Your Boat (Newsletter) | Marine Engine Repowering Newsletter |
| Rotation of a Marine Engine | How do I determine if my engine rotation is Left Hand or Right Hand? |
| Remanufactured Marine Engines | How do I select the correct remanufactured marine longblock? |
| Shortblock’s vs Longblock’s | Which is the better option a Shortblock or Longblock Marine Engine? |
| Torque Vs. Horsepower | What makes a boat go faster horsepower or torque? |