Hi Everyone.
I am new here and new to the boating world. I recenty purchased an 89 bayliner with the OMC 2.3 and was just wondering if there are any certain things I need to look out for? Again, i am new to boating but have been a mechanic for 15 years now and at age 25 thats pretty much the majority of what i have done. When I got it the previous owner said it was overheating , well with a 2.3 I thought maybe head gasket. so, i ran a compression test and checked the oil and it was clean as honey. Had about 120 on all cylinders. pressure tested cylinders and and found no leaks. well went to the outdrive next and sure enough found the impeller dry rotted and looked like someone knocked her teeth out. I replaced the impeller, cage cover and seal. runs fine on muffs and never overheats. I'm going to replace the thermostat just for my own piece of mind next, god only knows if this guy "really" took care of this boat or just changed the oil before the sell. anyway. If there are any pointers that anyone can give me or tips with the 2.3 or OMC weak points, I would appreciate it
Thanks guys!
I am new here and new to the boating world. I recenty purchased an 89 bayliner with the OMC 2.3 and was just wondering if there are any certain things I need to look out for? Again, i am new to boating but have been a mechanic for 15 years now and at age 25 thats pretty much the majority of what i have done. When I got it the previous owner said it was overheating , well with a 2.3 I thought maybe head gasket. so, i ran a compression test and checked the oil and it was clean as honey. Had about 120 on all cylinders. pressure tested cylinders and and found no leaks. well went to the outdrive next and sure enough found the impeller dry rotted and looked like someone knocked her teeth out. I replaced the impeller, cage cover and seal. runs fine on muffs and never overheats. I'm going to replace the thermostat just for my own piece of mind next, god only knows if this guy "really" took care of this boat or just changed the oil before the sell. anyway. If there are any pointers that anyone can give me or tips with the 2.3 or OMC weak points, I would appreciate it
Thanks guys!