"Got an 1989 Alpha 1 connected
"Got an 1989 Alpha 1 connected to a 4.3 l engine. Very well maintained, and medium hours for age.
Had company out on sat. evening midnight, about 1 mile from my dock. Engine made a ZINNNG grinding noise and no power. No shift into F or R even though the handle moves smoothly.
I swam/towed it back with the help of a slight breeze. Bogart I'm not any more.
Mechanic said the engine coupling is shot.
Questions: Is this common? does the Zing soud correct? I'd have thought it would have gone a little at a time till it didn't lock up the torque?
Mechanic says motor mut come out ($700)and parts are $300. I can't pull engines by myself anymore, is this a reasonable price for professional job?
thoughts welcome.
Harry Sigafoo"
"Got an 1989 Alpha 1 connected to a 4.3 l engine. Very well maintained, and medium hours for age.
Had company out on sat. evening midnight, about 1 mile from my dock. Engine made a ZINNNG grinding noise and no power. No shift into F or R even though the handle moves smoothly.
I swam/towed it back with the help of a slight breeze. Bogart I'm not any more.
Mechanic said the engine coupling is shot.
Questions: Is this common? does the Zing soud correct? I'd have thought it would have gone a little at a time till it didn't lock up the torque?
Mechanic says motor mut come out ($700)and parts are $300. I can't pull engines by myself anymore, is this a reasonable price for professional job?
thoughts welcome.
Harry Sigafoo"