Hi guys,
I am enjoying my winter is Mexico but keeping a boat running is a pain when it comes to finding parts or outside services. Boat is a Pursuit 3000 with twin 350 Crusaders. Noticed last week that the starboard engine was not pulling its share. Compression check showed only 30 pounds in #4. I pulled the head Monday (6 hours), had the head rebuilt on Tuesday and put the engine back together today (another 6 hours). Glad I don't have to make a living at that slow work rate, but I am careful and try to avoid mistakes. Anyway, the only good news in all of this happened Tuesday.
The number 4 exhaust valve had the stem eroded to about half normal diameter and the valve had become slightly cocked and did not close tight. It was well on its way to separation which would have lunched the engine. So I avoided that bullet. But Mexico finally came though in the service department. Head was cleaned and a valve job done including four new exhaust valves, new seals and a facing. Total cost......$58. Wow! Of course it was another $40 for all the gaskets but still, that price reminded me of what it used to be like in the 60s.
I will splash it tomorrow and give it a run. Too bad the fishing is so poor right now.
CaboJohn
I am enjoying my winter is Mexico but keeping a boat running is a pain when it comes to finding parts or outside services. Boat is a Pursuit 3000 with twin 350 Crusaders. Noticed last week that the starboard engine was not pulling its share. Compression check showed only 30 pounds in #4. I pulled the head Monday (6 hours), had the head rebuilt on Tuesday and put the engine back together today (another 6 hours). Glad I don't have to make a living at that slow work rate, but I am careful and try to avoid mistakes. Anyway, the only good news in all of this happened Tuesday.
The number 4 exhaust valve had the stem eroded to about half normal diameter and the valve had become slightly cocked and did not close tight. It was well on its way to separation which would have lunched the engine. So I avoided that bullet. But Mexico finally came though in the service department. Head was cleaned and a valve job done including four new exhaust valves, new seals and a facing. Total cost......$58. Wow! Of course it was another $40 for all the gaskets but still, that price reminded me of what it used to be like in the 60s.
I will splash it tomorrow and give it a run. Too bad the fishing is so poor right now.
CaboJohn
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