I/O chevrolet 6cyl strait

[silrond]

hello,i was ofer a good deal on a boat, it has an I/O 6cyl chevrolet motor,i was told all is good with the boat .but the problem is that the motor will not run,is lock will not turn<br />my question is can a motor in that condiction be fix easily or it is a high and costly task?<br />will be thanksfull for any answers

 

[jeff13601]

Re: I/O chevrolet 6cyl strait

I take it what you are saying is the motor is set up?

 

[cc lancer]

Re: I/O chevrolet 6cyl strait

The engine is out dated, I am not knocking the engine, because I have one waiting for a better boat to put it in.<br />The major problem is the manifold....it will put tears in your eyes, and a hole in your wallet if it has to be replaced. The last one I bought was in the $500.00 range.

 

[Bondo]

Re: I/O chevrolet 6cyl strait

The Bright Side is,..........<br /><br />A Chevy 250cid, or 292cid, Pickup Truck motor will Drop Right Into it's Place...........

 

[ziggy]

Re: I/O chevrolet 6cyl strait

outdated, expensive manifolds (and very heavy too), yes, but for me, a backyard boat mech wannabe, it's mighty easy to work on and understand. just a plain ol motor. no circut boards anywhere to be found on my '72 IL6. i also understand that this is a very durable engine in a boat. and as bondo says, the truck motor will drop right in. as i'm quite sure i got a truck motor (short block)in mine. <br />as for expense wise. i have no idea. though i must say if yer thinking about buying a boat, remember what b.o.a.t. stands for. break out another thousand........

 

[silrond]

Re: I/O chevrolet 6cyl strait

thanks for all the answer,one thing i have not clear,when you say"outdate" means???<br />can a lock motor be fix,is it hard,and cost???<br />see i am new to some terms.yes the motor is in he boat.

 

[tommays]

Re: I/O chevrolet 6cyl strait

the motor is allmost allways the EASY part of and old boat plenty of motors here and there<br /><br /><br />the hard and BIG DOLLAR part is the outdrive and what it needs as well as the rest of the boat<br /><br /><br />tommays

 

[jeff13601]

Re: I/O chevrolet 6cyl strait

There are a lot of different things to put in the motor to try and unseize it. I used tranny fluid others use a detergent motor oil or other things on the market. Whatever you decide to use you need to remove the sparkplugs and I filled the cylinder. A friend of mine bought two cans of pb blaster and put a half a can in each cylinder. Whatever you decide to use put it in the cylinders and forget about it for a week or so. And dont force it to get them loose

 

[silrond]

Re: I/O chevrolet 6cyl strait

jeff13601,after putting oil or pb blaster.etc.and wait 1 week or so,do i have to drain wthatever i put in the cylinder,can you give me step by step what need to be done please.<br /><br />thanks

 

[jeff13601]

Re: I/O chevrolet 6cyl strait

I pulled my plugs and filled the cylinders with transmission fluid. Some people use some type of rust penetrant instead because they say it will help free the rings. After a couple days I tried to get the crank to move by working it back and forth. I did this by loosening two of the bolts on the waterpump pully and putting the screwdriver between them for leverage. Saves the knuckles. Press down on the belt and use a big screwdriver and see if the crank will turn. I did this everyday until it broke loose.If it breaks loose make sure you turn the crank around four or five times. You can then hook up the battery and roll the motor over. Make sure you drape a large towel over the cylinders or you will have quite a mess. Good Luck

 

[silrond]

Re: I/O chevrolet 6cyl strait

thanks for the answer...jeff13601<br />after i get the motor to brake loose and turn crank around several times,hook the baterry and turn motor over....when do i try to start motor?after i drain the oil i put in cylinder,how good do i drain it?

 

[silrond]

Re: I/O chevrolet 6cyl strait

thanks for the answer...jeff13601<br />after i get the motor to brake loose and turn crank around several times,hook the baterry and turn motor over....when do i try to start motor?after i drain the oil i put in cylinder,how good do i drain it? sorry i am a newbie

 

[jeff13601]

Re: I/O chevrolet 6cyl strait

You will need to crank it over and wipe with towels for quite a while before you get it clean enough to put the plugs back in. If you dont do a good job cleaning the cylinders out you will foul plugs. Thats why most use oil because some will burn where tranny fluid doesnt. First things first, get the motor freed