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Crowley doesn‘t have anything and I’m not seeing anything out there so far. This may be a situation where I buy another boat complete to get the motor.
I haven’t taken it apart other than the photos listed earlier in the thread. On advice from a couple local marina shops and like advice I have received on this thread, it is my decision to move in the direct of a later model replacement power head. A 3.0L 93 or newer is my target. I haven’t...
It looks like this unit will have to go the replacement route of the power head. If anyone has a line on where to purchase preferably a serviceable (used) or rebuilt unit, please drop a comment here. Replacing with a different brand is not something I want to get into but if a deal is to be had...
The previous owner did say he thought it may be part of a piston skirt but without a tear down I’d say it’s impossible to be completely accurate. There is a small hole in the casing as well so whatever happened, it was under some serious force and velocity.
I’m not afraid of a tear down and rebuild in-house as I have a couple of knowledgeable friends that would help me. That being said, I’m interested in doing it right but not spending more than need be. Trusting someone else’s rebuild vs taking the time to do it locally is a trust thing as much...
There are two pistons bad and a small hole in the side of the block. A local shop said I might overhaul the thing and repair the newly placed vent hole in the casting.
I purchased the boat knowing it had a bad engine. It doesn't run at all. There are two pistons bad and a small hole in the side of the block. A local shop said I might overhaul the thing and repair the newly placed vent hole in the casting. So no compression tests or spark distance checked. I...
I am in search of a guru for my 200 GT. I just bought the boat knowing the engine would need some love. I’m needing to probably overhaul the thing or replace it with same same. Thx!
