gone_postal
Regular Contributor
"I have another thread on here
"I have another thread on here regarding my engine's compression and have had some good advice. From the back of the motor, top left 100, all others 120. I was hoping that it would only need a simple decarb, but after my third shot and taking it out twice fishing & cruising and consequently burning about 10 gallons of SeaFoamed gas through it, things appear to be getting worse. After my first decarb, the cylinder hit 105 - today was only 90!!!! Other three are still showing as 120, so I doubt my gauge is wacky. It idles like it has a lopey cam, but sounds great when cruising, wot, etc.
A lady at work's son is a marine mechanic - seems trustworthy. I called him today and just over the phone he is recommended a rebuild. He would obviously do a visual inspection first, but said rebuilding one cylinder is just a patch and that the labor between 1 and 4 isn't that much different b/c it's a complete teardown to hone that one cylinder anyway. He also won't do a rebuild without replacing gaskets, servicing lower unit, water pump, etc b/c he said he doesn't want something else to break and risk his reputation on the job. Seems reasonable. Anyway, he was guestimating $1500-1600 for one cylinder or around $2000-2100 for all depending on block condition - whether they would just need new rings, etc.
Sounds like I'd have a "new" motor, but not sure what that's good for. What is the life expectancy? Could I expect another 11yrs or just 2-3? He said that mine in its current condition could last a week or a year or two - who knows, but that one thing is for sure - I have a cylinder issue and it will get worse and possibly take the block out w/ it.
I guess my only other option is a new 4 stroke - would LOVE that, but I don't want a payment on a $10,000 motor, so it looks like this is my only real option. Is it a reasonable price?"
"I have another thread on here regarding my engine's compression and have had some good advice. From the back of the motor, top left 100, all others 120. I was hoping that it would only need a simple decarb, but after my third shot and taking it out twice fishing & cruising and consequently burning about 10 gallons of SeaFoamed gas through it, things appear to be getting worse. After my first decarb, the cylinder hit 105 - today was only 90!!!! Other three are still showing as 120, so I doubt my gauge is wacky. It idles like it has a lopey cam, but sounds great when cruising, wot, etc.
A lady at work's son is a marine mechanic - seems trustworthy. I called him today and just over the phone he is recommended a rebuild. He would obviously do a visual inspection first, but said rebuilding one cylinder is just a patch and that the labor between 1 and 4 isn't that much different b/c it's a complete teardown to hone that one cylinder anyway. He also won't do a rebuild without replacing gaskets, servicing lower unit, water pump, etc b/c he said he doesn't want something else to break and risk his reputation on the job. Seems reasonable. Anyway, he was guestimating $1500-1600 for one cylinder or around $2000-2100 for all depending on block condition - whether they would just need new rings, etc.
Sounds like I'd have a "new" motor, but not sure what that's good for. What is the life expectancy? Could I expect another 11yrs or just 2-3? He said that mine in its current condition could last a week or a year or two - who knows, but that one thing is for sure - I have a cylinder issue and it will get worse and possibly take the block out w/ it.
I guess my only other option is a new 4 stroke - would LOVE that, but I don't want a payment on a $10,000 motor, so it looks like this is my only real option. Is it a reasonable price?"