Force 9.9 only turning over 3/4...UPDATE

[silverwaters]

Well, I took the motor to a marina this morning. The mechanic is almost positive it is a broken piston rod, or rod bolt hitting the cylinder wall that is stopping the motor from turning. He also discovered that the motor has some running time on it due to the top of the pistons having some carbon build-up on them...same thing with the plugs. That opens the door for the engine actually being blown up with a cracked block or a hole in it. That can't be confirmed without removing the powerhead though.<br /><br />This motor was an Ebay purchase with a cashier's check. Not much I can do. I explain all of the above to the seller on the phone (voice message) and an email and asked for a refund. I will ship the motor back to him in OH. This already involves me losing hundreds of $$ in parts I ordered to repair the cosmetic damage I knew about. And, of course, the shipping. <br /><br />Suggestions? Comments? Please, I need all the help I can get!

 

[eurolarva]

Re: Force 9.9 only turning over 3/4...UPDATE

I hate to say it but it is Buyer beware. It is too bad people have to be crooks like that. About the only thing you can do is try and sell the working parts on ebay and give the guy as much bad reviews as you can. Ebay could be a wonderful thing if the vultures would stay out of it.

 

[silverwaters]

Re: Force 9.9 only turning over 3/4...UPDATE

The seller has a high feedback rating too (343). Ebay has a protection plan that will offer $200 for merchandise that is not as described. They have to serve as a moderator between the parties first, however. This is my first step.