bought my first boat with 1996 Force 120 and already broke down..... Help please

[JordyOutboard]

Frank Acampora

 

[JordyOutboard]

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[Frank Acampora]

I have been looking at your photos and can not see any damage to the piston top. Usually when a ring breaks the top of the piston where the break is deforms.as the broken piece pushes through. What may have happened is the overheating had caused some oil to burn off the cylinder walls and the piston deformed at the ring grooves, wiping off aluminum onto the cylinder walls and welding the ring compressed in place. I can see what looks like aluminum rub-off on the cylinder wall.

Your next step would be to take off the carb and manifold, remove the rod cap bolts, and push out the piston and rod. Be certain to account for all 16 rollers and both cages.

BTW: Where in PA are you? Close to Philly? I am in West Chester, about 30 miles west of Philly.

 

[JordyOutboard]

Frank Acampora Darn, I was hoping everything was fine and I could finish the season. I thought the gasket warped and just needed to be replaced.

I am in Royersford. ABout 20 minutes from you. I was actually by West Chester yesterday. Small world

 

[Frank Acampora]

Yeah, Well, if you want me to take a look at it you could meet me at Phoenixville. It is probably only 10 minutes away down 724 to Nutt Road. Or back past the Black Rock launch area into Phoenixville.. Was that the river you were stuck on? That's the river in my avatar.

My friend and I run a small shop there and I would examine the engine no charge, and tell you exactly what you need or need to do.

Because we are not always there You could call Joe Soupik at 484-576-3931 to set up an appointment Tell him frank contacted you. (yeah, will not post my private number but this one has been all over craigslist--so) We are intending to be there Monday afternoon if you can make it then.

 

[JordyOutboard]

Frank Acampora Wow Frank that would be great. My shop is about 5 minutes from the Black Rock launch. Yes, that is actually where I broke down.

I can make it there Monday afternoon. However, I work till 5pm usually but can most likely leave early at 4pm to be there. I work in Audubon so it would take my 20 minutes to get to the boat to hook up and then 10 minutes to get to your shop. Hopefully this works out and you guys are still there. If not, I will try to work around your schedules as best as I can.

I would love to be able to find out whats wrong and then order the parts ASAP. I have been bummed out all weekend not being able to get out on the boat.

 

[Frank Acampora]

Just call Joe beforehand for directions. Do you know the cemetery and TD Alfredos? WE are located on that road. We were going to be there from about noon on but given my medical problems I do get tired and may not be able to stay long..