Re: What to expect
Thanks alot! I think I have found my luck today. It's been a while since I posted because I have been very busy . So here's what has happened lately. After a long wait in trying to start her up, I pull the spark plugs like you guys have suggested and water poured out of the spark plug holes. I taste the water, I know it's gross but it was important that I now if it was sweet or salt water. To my delight it turns out sweet. I have an electrician come by and we cranked the engine with out spark plugs and alot, I mean alot of water started shooting out of the engine. It was great seeing the engine cranking and knowing it wasn't seized. So I fog the engine, change the engine oil and filter and have her sit for several weeks till I have time to have a go at her again. I had an acquaintance who's a mechanic come and check her out today. He pulled the starter out and it was still flooded with water. After it was drained, we had it dried and installed. We also attached a hose to the engines water flush system, so we didn't use muffs. After pouring gasoline directly into the carb she fired right up. Awesome!! I almost couldn't believe it. It sounded great. The engine survived all these months with water in the pistons. I can't wait to have her in the water soon. There are some issues that need to be addressed though , like the tilt/trim motor, which clicks but doesn't engage when I try to raise the stern. The bilge pumps, blower, tachometer, also need to be repaired or replaced. I checked the oil level of the sterndrive and it was empty. The water pump has a leak which may be from a bad gasket or seal. But the important thing is the boat started up which was a huge relief.
