4.3L Oil Pan

[Georgia Rooster]

Is there any difference in a marine engine (4.3L) oil pan vs an automotive one?

 

[Docksidemarineservices]

Yes....

 

[Georgia Rooster]

Chris
Could you explain the difference?

 

[Bt Doctur]

stamped steel and cast aluminum and sometimes how the dipstick is mounted. Thru the block or thru the pan

 

[Docksidemarineservices]

Marine steel pan is a heavier gauge. Auto pan will last a year or so in salt environment.

 

[Georgia Rooster]

I only operate in fresh water. So for the price difference I'm leaning toward an automotive pan. I was concerned about the baffle and capacity of the pan.

 

[sandkicker]

A more accurate indicator of life of an automotive pan in a boat is not likely saltwater vs fresh, but trailered vs moored/docked. 99.99% of the water in a boat's bilge is fresh water for a salt water boat.

 

[Docksidemarineservices]

Three things....

Cheap parts are not good and good parts are not cheap.....

There is always money to do the job twice but never enough to do it right.

Purchase the Marine pan, cover it with rubberized undercoating and let it dry before you put the engine back in.

 

[sandkicker]

Three things....

Cheap parts are not good and good parts are not cheap.....

There is always money to do the job twice but never enough to do it right.

Purchase the Marine pan, cover it with rubberized undercoating and let it dry before you put the engine back in.

Re: "There is always money to do the job twice but never enough to do it right."..... The same can be said for time