| www.iFourWinns.com https://www.smwebhead.com/phpBB3/ |
|
| merc 3.0 https://www.smwebhead.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=1643 |
Page 1 of 1 |
| Author: | fastjbodygt [ Wed Mar 19, 2008 2:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | merc 3.0 |
i recentlly boat a got from my father inlaw it is a 86 freedom 1 with the 140 in it he had not run the boat in years i went to check the oil and it was frozen so i let it thaw out and drained it about 2 quarts of pure water came out then about 2 quarts of chocolate milk came out this is my first boat with a I\O in it i noticed the water inlet had alot of rust in it so today i took off the head top end looks ok alot of rust in the water jackets though and will not turn over by hand so what i was woundering do you guys think its worth it to rebulid it or look for another motor im in Pa does anyone know of a good place to look for one like a boat scrap yard or online scrap yard any input would be appriciated thanks |
|
| Author: | 230 Mike [ Wed Mar 19, 2008 3:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: merc 3.0 |
What condition is the rest of the boat in - stringers, floor, helm, steering mechanisms, etc. You can't tell much of anything by the cosmetic condition of the hull. I think you need to have a good understanding of the overall condition before deciding what to do with the engine. If those other parts of the boat are good, I think I'd look at a rebuilt engine. I'm not sure you'd be able to know whether that one's good for a rebuild without tearing it down. |
|
| Author: | fastjbodygt [ Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: merc 3.0 |
yeah i already started tearing it down i have the head h20 pump off and all the elctrical off i just gatta get it out and pull the pan and check the bottom end. but im having trouble findind a rebuild kit. as for the rest of the boat i plan on gutting the floor and carpet and puting new stuff in i knew all that prior to getting the boat just didnt know about the motor it was pretty much you want the boat come get it out of here but like i said hasnt seen water in atleast five years or been run |
|
| Author: | 230 Mike [ Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: merc 3.0 |
Oh, OK. How 'bout the drive? Sounds like a nice project. Do you plan to use the boat a lot? I still think I'd at least check the cost of a rebuilt motor. But that's more a statement about my philosophy about things than it is about your existing motor. |
|
| Author: | fastjbodygt [ Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: merc 3.0 |
yeah i hear yea deffinetlly is a nice project ive been looking for rebulds i put a battery in it earlier and tried to move the drive up and down but it wouldnt go when i went down to the marina earlier i asked one of the guys about the drive he said laughing hit it with a sleg then itll move i guess cuz the hydro fluid gets slugy i dont know that stuff is new to me im an auto tech the motor i can handle but im still learing as i go my brother in law is helping me hes been around boats his whole life so that all him thier |
|
| Author: | 230 Mike [ Wed Mar 19, 2008 8:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: merc 3.0 |
Well, whatever you do, DON'T use the sledge on your drive  .Your trim pump motor is probably shot, or the connections to it are corroded, or the fuse or breaker on it is blown/tripped, it's out of fluid, or all the above. That's OK, you're tearing this thing completely apart anyway, that's just another part that needs done. |
|
| Author: | St. Louis Dave [ Thu Mar 20, 2008 8:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: merc 3.0 |
Start taking pictures now. This will be a fun project to watch. |
|
| Author: | bigmikey [ Sun Mar 23, 2008 11:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: merc 3.0 |
St. Louis Dave wrote: Start taking pictures now. This will be a fun project to watch. Agreed. Hopefully it isn't a complete loss and you can get it back in the water. |
|
| Author: | okboater [ Tue Apr 01, 2008 3:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: merc 3.0 |
If you have to replace the block, they changed in 91. You have to get a kit for the retro, but you can get a new longblock with distributor and fuel pump for $2600. http://www.perfprotech.com/store/produc ... 25668.aspx I did mine last year and I am glad I got to tinker around. I have more in it than I could sell it for, but She is perfect for what I wanted. Named her 401K |
|
| Page 1 of 1 | All times are UTC - 6 hours [ DST ] |
| Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group http://www.phpbb.com/ |
|