"I just bought a first boat an
"I just bought a first boat and the PO needed to make repairs before I took ownership. I thank all of you who gave me advice on the "one bad piston" post.
Now, I have that boat, and the mechanic said he found a bad piston/rings because water got into the engine. He replaced that piston and rings, and cleaned out the other 3, which were good. New gaskets for both cylinder heads, etc.
1. Will a gas conidtioner help eliminate this problem going forward, and what kind do you reccomend.
2. I will install a new Racor fuel filter and water seperator.
3. Should there be a break in period for the engine repairs? I will take it out tomorrow for my first cruise.
Thanks for your help.
Ken"
"I just bought a first boat and the PO needed to make repairs before I took ownership. I thank all of you who gave me advice on the "one bad piston" post.
Now, I have that boat, and the mechanic said he found a bad piston/rings because water got into the engine. He replaced that piston and rings, and cleaned out the other 3, which were good. New gaskets for both cylinder heads, etc.
1. Will a gas conidtioner help eliminate this problem going forward, and what kind do you reccomend.
2. I will install a new Racor fuel filter and water seperator.
3. Should there be a break in period for the engine repairs? I will take it out tomorrow for my first cruise.
Thanks for your help.
Ken"