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| Marine Power 454s - Engine Hours |
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Mike Gilbert
New member
Username: mikegi
Post Number: 1
Registered: 02-2008
| | Posted on Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 04:02 pm: | 
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I am considering buying a 1994 Mainship with Marine Power 454 EFI freshwater cooled engines. Assuming very good maintenance, how many hour should the engine last until requiring a rebuild - and how long should rebuilt last - again assuming proper use/maintenance. Other sources to get this info appreciated too. |
Joe Antolik
Member
Username: joeantolik
Post Number: 4
Registered: 07-2007
| | Posted on Monday, February 18, 2008 - 09:17 pm: |
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Mike,
I had this same engine in my 92 Luhrs. In fifteen years I never had an issue with either engine. These are great engines with very little that can break. The only place sea water touches is the raisers. I have been told by friends involved in marine racing that outside of being a fuel hog the 454 is a great marine engine and with regular replacement of the raisers and manifolds (4 to 5 years salt water and 7 to 8 for brackish water) the engine will easily do 1500 hours. |
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