madmarino
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- Sep 28, 2009
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Hello,
I'll start off by saying I am relaying information. Not being a mechanic its entirely possible I am messing up terminology. I'll try to keep my post accurate and edited for content.
Our issue is that we seem to be rebuilding our Mercruiser regularly. The problem is always the same, we use the boat for a handful of times over the summer and at the end of the season the engine dies in a similar fashion.
The problem always turns out to be bent rods and/or broken Rockers/Rollers.
As this is the 3rd time around I'm starting to think that we are doing something wrong or not doing something right.
Are there any known issues with this engine in regards to the symptoms I described?
One note that I would like to mention as well is that we typically try and troll with this engine as slow as it will go. The engine nearly stalls while are fishing. Maybe this stress is part of our issue?
Also what causes the rods or lifters to get bent? Are they seizing?
I'll be glad to relay more detail if required. Thanks for any help that you can muster.
A
I'll start off by saying I am relaying information. Not being a mechanic its entirely possible I am messing up terminology. I'll try to keep my post accurate and edited for content.
Our issue is that we seem to be rebuilding our Mercruiser regularly. The problem is always the same, we use the boat for a handful of times over the summer and at the end of the season the engine dies in a similar fashion.
The problem always turns out to be bent rods and/or broken Rockers/Rollers.
As this is the 3rd time around I'm starting to think that we are doing something wrong or not doing something right.
Are there any known issues with this engine in regards to the symptoms I described?
One note that I would like to mention as well is that we typically try and troll with this engine as slow as it will go. The engine nearly stalls while are fishing. Maybe this stress is part of our issue?
Also what causes the rods or lifters to get bent? Are they seizing?
I'll be glad to relay more detail if required. Thanks for any help that you can muster.
A
