Marine engine blocks : Buying Guides, Tips & Tutorials
Welcome to our resource hub for marine engine blocks. Explore buying guides, tips, and tutorials for new engine blocks, reconditioned marine engine blocks, boat engine packages, and outboard boat engines. Each how-to includes step-by-step instructions and DAM Marine spare-part references.
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Complete guide to choosing a boat engine: outboard or inboard, power by boat size, technical criteria, new/used/remanufactured options, and a checklist.
An outboard engine is valued for its simplicity, while an inboard is appreciated for its performance. Discover the differences in this article.
Boat engine won’t start, stalls or overheats? Follow our diagnosis, estimate the budget and decide: repair, rebuild or replacement.
Latest articles on marine engine blocks
Boat engine smoke ? Learn to identify white, black or blue smoke, diagnose the cause, and know when to consult a workshop.
Boat engine vibrating ? Causes, simple diagnosis and solutions to reduce vibrations and cruise safely.
Boat engine losing power ? Learn the most common causes, quick checks, and practical fixes, with a focus on outboard and inboard setups.
Understand why a boat engine overheats, what to check first, how to cool it down, and when to stop to avoid serious damage.
Boat engine stalling ? Understand the causes (idle, acceleration, when hot, starts then stalls) and follow a simple method to diagnose and fix it.
Boat engine won’t start ? Quick checklist and complete diagnosis (outboard & inboard): battery, kill switch, starter, fuel, spark plugs, filter.
Complete guide to choosing a boat engine: outboard or inboard, power by boat size, technical criteria, new/used/remanufactured options, and a checklist.
An outboard engine is valued for its simplicity, while an inboard is appreciated for its performance. Discover the differences in this article.
Boat engine won’t start, stalls or overheats? Follow our diagnosis, estimate the budget and decide: repair, rebuild or replacement.
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