C
CottageBoatGuy
Guest
"Hi, new to this forum. I am p
"Hi, new to this forum. I am purchasing a used boat. At present, I have located a unique hull that is no longer produced, 18.5', 4.3 LX drive (1989). Prepurchase inspection by my mechanic revealed a probable freeze crack in engine after starting (on land with muffs), water was observed leaking out in a steady stream. Seller appears to have considerable mechanical skills on heavy equipment (trucks, etc), and instead of reducing purchase price allowing me to look after repairs, is now attempting to "weld" block via a machine shop. All instinct tells me I should now walk away, however, I'm still struggling with this. If he confirms he is able to repair "successfully", I plan to request a minimum 30 minute hard run, in water test to ensure that no water is entering the engine oil. I assume that by my reviewing the dipstick and engine oil condition before and after, I will be able to identify any change to a "milky" condition in oil.
My questions: 1) Does anybody have any comments on experience with this type of attempted external only repair. Searching this site and discussions with others has identified some success with JBWeld or welding, but can these repairs be considered reliable?? 2) Any other simple and effective tests I should consider???? 3) If there is internal damage, is it likely I will see a change in oil condition just by looking at the dipstick before and after a hard run???
Thank you in advance for any input.
CB"
"Hi, new to this forum. I am purchasing a used boat. At present, I have located a unique hull that is no longer produced, 18.5', 4.3 LX drive (1989). Prepurchase inspection by my mechanic revealed a probable freeze crack in engine after starting (on land with muffs), water was observed leaking out in a steady stream. Seller appears to have considerable mechanical skills on heavy equipment (trucks, etc), and instead of reducing purchase price allowing me to look after repairs, is now attempting to "weld" block via a machine shop. All instinct tells me I should now walk away, however, I'm still struggling with this. If he confirms he is able to repair "successfully", I plan to request a minimum 30 minute hard run, in water test to ensure that no water is entering the engine oil. I assume that by my reviewing the dipstick and engine oil condition before and after, I will be able to identify any change to a "milky" condition in oil.
My questions: 1) Does anybody have any comments on experience with this type of attempted external only repair. Searching this site and discussions with others has identified some success with JBWeld or welding, but can these repairs be considered reliable?? 2) Any other simple and effective tests I should consider???? 3) If there is internal damage, is it likely I will see a change in oil condition just by looking at the dipstick before and after a hard run???
Thank you in advance for any input.
CB"