news update on my free boat ?????is it seize

[bolo789]

Re: news update on my free boat ?????is it seize

dons you need to stop been so nagitive buddy i seen worse engine start and runs fine, the boat did not cost me a dime so far, the hull is in great condition so what i got to lose??<br /><br />thanks guys for all the positive info<br /><br />just stop the hating.

 

[bolo789]

Re: news update on my free boat ?????is it seize

this engine will start. trust me i have too much mechanic friends who rebuild engine plus we fish with each other all the time. they caunt wait to start dig into that engine. i only ask for info on this forum because you get some great info on here, also learn a lot, there are so much great guys in here. you just love to come in here.<br /><br />again thanks i will keep posting.

 

[b20]

Re: news update on my free boat ?????is it seize

it'll all end in tears, i know it....

 

[waterone1@aol.com]

Re: news update on my free boat ?????is it seize

Bolo, I think you know that I am "with you" on trying to get this thing to turn. As long as it is just a little bit of surface rust, I think you will be fine. Just wondering, how long has this engine been sitting ? Not wanting to jump ahead of things....but.... if it has been sitting for a long time ( a few years or more) remember that you may have some valve issues to deal with and don't forget that you have a few valve springs that have been compressed for that same length of time......might not be up to the task of running at any serious rpm's without being replaced.

 

[tommays]

Re: news update on my free boat ?????is it seize

bolo<br />dons not being negitive he is trying to keep you safe i live on long island to and haveing to travel out of the ocean inlets to go fishing is a bad place to have a problem <br /><br />with all the friends you have to help the cheepest thing you can do is pull the motor and go through it do rings and heads and then your going to have a trouble free motor for the cost of some parts and elbow grease <br /><br />much better than finding a drive getting it all running and then have a problem hafe way through next summer<br /><br /><br />tommays

 

[steve n carol]

Re: news update on my free boat ?????is it seize

Blo o, you wrote;<br />

dons you need to stop been so nagitive buddy i seen worse engine start and runs fine, the boat did not cost me a dime so far, the hull is in great condition so what i got to lose??

I don't know Don personally, we have never met. I'd love to have him as a nieghbor though. He is actually being very positive. I understand the excitement of a new project. I understand the expen$e of this type of project verses the cost of living. I don't fully understand the cost of life, cause I have only been close to death and dying. Be safe. Be concerned w/ the safety of your fellow man. <br />Suggestion, after you get your project up and running, use it in a confined space, a small lake thats not too cold. NOT in the ocean or on a river. But somewhere where you can swim to shore, or if there are others with you that can't swim, then they will have their life vests ON and float to shore. Also when you get this running, there are requirements that you must meet by the local enforcement agencys, possibly the Coast Guard. Check with them, usally it's a free inspection. It they catch you on the waters w/o your sticker then your free project will take on the not such a bargan $tatus. Here, we are checked often. <br /><br />One more thing, listen to the advice of most of these that post here...sl

 

[bolo789]

Re: news update on my free boat ?????is it seize

ok ok iam back, good news i went to the boat yard with my hart pounding, arm with all the great info from you guys, and a big screw driver.<br /><br /><br />first i get on my knees put the screw driver in the flywheel did not even need to put a lot of presure engine turn over with no sweat i ges the marble and wd40 did the trick. man iam so happy.

 

[rabidfish]

Re: news update on my free boat ?????is it seize

So now you're going to put that engine back into service... Terrific... You ever read a Coast Guard Op-Sums sheet? You are going to get a lesson in "how to become a statistic"! What have you got to lose? If you can honestly ask that question, then you have nothing, absolutely nothing to lose... Don gets alot of flack in here, some even rightfully so, but only because hell tells it like it is.( I am NOT defending Don, just stating facts ) He (& myself) has seen thousands of guys like you. Always believing that with a little elbow grease, they can make something from nothing. Meanwhile putting not only themselves, but others also at risk. Lemme know when you get it in the water, I'm staying home that day!

 

[waterone1@aol.com]

Re: news update on my free boat ?????is it seize

Bolo, that is what I thought would happen when you used the screwdriver on the flywheel. If it was really seized, it still wouldn't have budged.<br />You'll find out the condition of the rings when you do compression tests,and further when you start it an see how it sounds and if it smokes.<br />As in my previous post, the valve seats and valve springs might be a concern. Weak springs won't show up untill the engine is at high rpm's and if one fails....well, not a pretty picture. Keep us posted of your progress.

 

[bolo789]

Re: news update on my free boat ?????is it seize

i try to post my apology before but it could not go through, so i will apolojice to don i just kinda exited guys.<br /><br />rabidfish why you want to stay, home you will miss the big one, lol' we never go on the water without getting vessel assit one yea contract. all my friends have old boats, some time we make it through the year with no break down, so that out.thanks waterone , i have a good head man waiting, will keep posting

 

[swimmin' for shore]

Re: news update on my free boat ?????is it seize

I think everyone's getting pretty heated. It's Bolo's swim. As for Don and Waterone, you can come work on my boat anytime. I don't know a lot about engines, so I go about everything very slowly, and get help when I don't know. I can do the fiberglass myself, but contrary to my name, I don't like swimming. It scares the fish. I get help with engine work, and with all due respect, Bolo, you might want to consider doing the same.

 

[16Pilot]

Re: news update on my free boat ?????is it seize

Tear it down and rebulid it right dude. I learned my leeson the hard way. You can do it for well less than a thousand dollars and have an awesome motor.<br />If it is cracked in a cylinder wall or oil galley you wont notice until it is to late.<br />Clean and Bore Block $175-$225<br />Pistons $75-$150 Ebay<br />Rings $40.00 2nd Moly<br />Crank and Rod Bearings $20 a set<br />Gasket kit $80.00(Full) Advanced<br />Stainless Steel Head Gasket($40.00)<br />Freeze Plugs $15.00<br />You get the point...its not bad if you have the time.<br />A good solid motor.......Priceless

 

[Buttanic]

Re: news update on my free boat ?????is it seize

I agree with everyone who recommends doing a rebuild. As the saying goes,"If you have the time to do again than you have time to do it right the first time".

 

[bolo789]

Re: news update on my free boat ?????is it seize

ok, thanks everyone, for all the great input. my mec friend is going to do the rebuild starting soon, will keep up date on how things goes