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Started acting up at Mexico Beach a few weeks ago when the family and I were there on vacation. Thought I had water in the gas, trash in a carb, etc....sumthin of that nature. It would skip a little then it would run out fine. Seemed to be worse at higher rpm's so I took it easy on it that week. Would have to choke the hell out of it(even when hot) to crank it. Anyhow, did the fishing trip to Econfina out of it last Saturday and experienced the same problems. Progressively got worse throughout the day. On the way in I got the "hot" buzzer at the no-wake zone. I took it to a mechanic yesterday, put it off as long as I could to try and prepare myself for the damage report. Met with him a few minutes ago. Got a broken ring on bottom right (if you're standing behind motor) piston, cylinder is o.k. Head gasket on that side is blown. On the left side bottom, the needle bearing came apart and really did a number on the piston and cylinder wall. That's all I know at this point. Only the heads are off of it. He's gonna split the motor over the weekend, see if there's anything else. Dang I hope not. We're at $1500.00 now with parts and labor. That's replacing rings and bearings on ALL 4 cylinders, shaving heads, new gaskets, o-rings, honing bad cylinder, replacing piston in said cylinder. The "trout fisher" is down, but it's not out!
Hey Chalk, how 'bout setting up a fund on the main board for this project.

Did not pay attention to what forum I was on. Sorry. Should be off topic.

So, Does that mean you're selling the motor for ATLEAST $1500?

Add two more cylinders and you might get close to what my bill's going to be!

Not selling anything, posted it in wrong section. Refer to second post.

Look at it on the bright side...bored out motor, more speed, mechanically sound...Hope it works out for you

I'm off to borrow an engine hoist for mine

Well that doesn't sound too good.

Sorry to hear about the problems! Surely it will be better than new
when repairs are done. This is one of those times life just ain't fair!
Good Luck!

TF,

What's the make on motor?

Chalk,

Jack Plate for the boat? (I hope)

Dang...hate to hear that..sure was hoping it was just a clogged jet

Wil Fish, it's a Johnson 115.

Will_Fish_4_Food wrote: Chalk,

Jack Plate for the boat? (I hope)

Yes

Go ahead and add the Power pole mounting bracket while it's off

Looking at getting a new block. Will have new pistons, rings, rods, bearings, yada, yada, yada..... They'll just unbolt mine, pull it out, and drop the new one in Will have same powerpacks, carbs, and all, but new internal parts and block. Can have that done for around $3000.00 with a 15 month warranty. Fixing the damage on the other block is gonna be around $1600.00 with a 90 day warranty. What would ya'll do???

New block without hesitation!

Just my $0.02 worth!

Good Luck!

That's a tough one TF. If i could rake up the money i would go with the new block, but if you trust your mechanic enough then fixing the old one would be ok. I would just hate to drop 1600 and the motor quit on day 91. Its a hard choice. good luck!