1840 hours ????

[Topmason]

Should I be concerned about this many hours on twin 350 FWC engines?<br />I know maintenance is a big issue, or lack of, but on average how many hours can one expect out of these engines if regularly maintained?<br />Thank you.

 

[airman]

Re: 1840 hours ????

It depends mostly on how they've been used. 500hrs@WOT will wear out most pleasure gas engines but the same engine might do 2500++ at 1600rpm. Do a compression check.

 

[Bondo]

Re: 1840 hours ????

If you're looking to Buy a boat with these engines,+ Keep it Awhile.... I'd consider the Refit Costs in my Offer.... A Complete Engine Survey will give you an Idea of their health....<br />I'm sure there are 10,000hrs small blocks out there...... But, they are Rare....<br />2000 is pretty High Hours....

 

[MrBill]

Re: 1840 hours ????

You can look at it this way if helpful...2500 hours is about the equivalent of 100,000 miles on an automobile engine. <br /><br />Right now I've got a son with a Honda Prelude that's got 177,000 miles on it and runs like a charm. I've also had engine failures at 90,000. You've got to do the diagnostics to determine internal engine wear...compression check, etc.