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johnathan swanson

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"I have a serious problem. I

"I have a serious problem. I ahd my boat worked on last fall and the shop told me they had drained the block. Dumbing me I never double checked and now have alot of water in my oil. I had two freezs plugs that had poped and my exhaust manifold were cracked. I repalced the plugs and bought new manifolds. I started the motor yesterday with muffs and after about 5 minstues the oil was full of water. Really struggling here. It was a good 91 7.4 Bravo II in a 26' Sea Ray. Last fall I had the the gimble, and bearing and all new bellows done. When I picked the boat up he assured me the block was drained. Now do I go after this jerk, and as far as engines go, do I pull this one and take it to the machine shop? Or do I buy a long or short block? What do you thiink the chances are that the intake or heads cracked since the plugs poped non both sides. I would hate to have this boat just sit. The guy I bought the boat from just had a new Bravo II lower end install and harlys has any hours on it. I have refinished most of the wood and had all the seat redone. I really like the boat. Do I start by pulling the intake while in the boat and inspecting or is that a waste of time. I also pulle dthe motor before taking it to him and replace a bad coupler and fix a soft stringer. I ahve already put alot on money and effort in this boat. Thanks for all input and please do not call me a dumbing for trusting this guy I paid 1,200 to for fixing the boat last fall."
 
"That's a sickening story.

"That's a sickening story. I think your engine is shot and I doubt like H the shop is going to step up to the plate about replacing it.
It sounds like you need a new short block since you already have new manifolds and you should be able to transfer over all other accessories. I doubt the current engine is worth trying to pull apart and repair, although you may get lucky and find only one or two cracks in non-critical areas that can be welded. Depending on the hours, if it was me I would just replace it, but with a 502!
Rod"
 
"Another incompetent gang of m

"Another incompetent gang of motor wreckers, and that poor motor is killed for sure. If you pull the intake manifold off you'll find long cracks in the block just below. Shame.

Have you considered suing them? You'll need something in writing, saying that you ordered the wok done (and paid for it). Hope so...

Jeff"
 
"No S, I just went through a v

"No S, I just went through a very similar event. I had bought the boat in this same condition without knowing and took it to the local marina and they told me it was shot. I got really lucky and had an honest seller who gave me my money back though. I hope you have some reciepts for all your service and in the future like I learned the hard way, if your unsure take it to someone who can make sure! Also, you have the best help right here in your thread, these guys helped me alot, thanks ROD.
IC"
 
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