ignorant mechanic!
 

So, I try to do all my repairs and maintenance myself because it saves so much money. But a week ago I thought my engine was froze up so I took it to a mechanic that I never used before. I should have taken it to the Merc dealer here in Ocala, but there is only one around and they are 3 weeks out on looking at it. I have only had my boat for about 2 months now and I bought it from the original owner who had it on a lift. I got all the original sales receipts of purchase and everything.

So this new mechanic determined that a terminal connector had corroded and split on the starter solenoid. He tried to charge me $150 to replace the connector. He then proceeded to tell me that I had the wrong engine in the boat. The cover stated 6.2L but they told me it was a 5.7L. After I explained that the 6.2L is an overstroked 5.7L block, they said I was incorrect. They said that the 6.2L is a 454. I laughed and said that my last boat had a 454 and that is a 7.4L not a 6.2L. So after losing that battle, he decided to tell me that the engine was not original(even though I have the original dealer receipts showing matching serial numbers) and that my outdrive was also replaced because the Bravo 3 was way too big for the "5.7L" engine.

By this time I am almost rolling on the ground...I mean, what the heck was he trying to prove? Maybe he was hoping I would want him to replace my whole engine and outdrive or something! :worry_to_laugh:

Scary to think that he has probably screwed over a few people though. Why can't people do honest work for honest pay anymore?

Re: ignorant mechanic!
 

I wouldn't let him near my boat ever again if I were you. I mean even if he had a momentary case of stupid he could look in his books and see the 6.2 is a small block.

Re: ignorant mechanic!
 

Heck no, he is not getting anywhere near my boat. I wouldn't even let him fix the connector for me!

Re: ignorant mechanic!
 

It is sure nice when you do find a good mechanic that you can trust and is well versed. I am with you on doing as much as possible myself with some instruction and a little investigation, but sometimes you just have to have someone with greater knowledgs and experience to get you through something.

Rescently I had a scare in that I thought my rings were bad and maybe had blown a cylinder, found a reputable Merc mech. and for $123.27 went through the engine and did some little adjustments and checked compression and gave her a clean bill of health.:wink_thumbup:

So, just as you feel disgusted with the ignorant mechanics, you equally have respect for the ones you find that are respectable. Too bad they are so hard to find.

Re: ignorant mechanic!
 

Just wow...