I'm considering buying a non running boat with a 5.7L motor, it's an early 90s.
Current owner says it ran fine but one day on the water, after stopping for a while, it would not turn over. Apparently a mechanic had a quick look and found, fresh, water in the engine but said the engine will turn over. I'm guessing it was hydrolocked but once sparks were removed it would turn over.
I don't think it was a winterising issue since it happened in late summer.
What kind of a mess would I get myself into if the price is right (cheap)?
I have experience in rebuilding high revving 4-stroke marine motor but zero experience with these big inboards.
Current owner says it ran fine but one day on the water, after stopping for a while, it would not turn over. Apparently a mechanic had a quick look and found, fresh, water in the engine but said the engine will turn over. I'm guessing it was hydrolocked but once sparks were removed it would turn over.
I don't think it was a winterising issue since it happened in late summer.
What kind of a mess would I get myself into if the price is right (cheap)?
I have experience in rebuilding high revving 4-stroke marine motor but zero experience with these big inboards.