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Sorry to hear that, you think when you take it to a pro, he should give it back ready to go!

Hang in there, and hopefully you'll still have some summer left.

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I've got to find a better mechanic! Im stuck right now though. Chuck was in the process of moving to a new location when I took it back, he just checked it out, found out the number six cylinder is burnt out do to timing issues which voided the factory warranty. He said he going to fix it at no cost to me but didn’t say how, new engine or rebuild that one. Grrrrrrrr :mad:

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If that was a new motor I'd definately make him install another new one!! Screw rebuilding!! :cursing:
I feel for ya , nothin like putting your boat in the water for some fun and it doesn't run. Good luck and let everyone know what comes of it!
Larry

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Sorry to hear it. Best of luck to ya on getting it squared away.

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I'm not an expert... (Disclaimer).
How long was the motor run for???

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Total both times. 2-3 hrs

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Are you going to end up with a 'new' motor, that is now rebuilt, and without a factory warranty ?

No need to get mad, but this does not sound like a good deal for you.

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Finally got my boat back about 2 weeks ago. They said it was a burnt valve due to incorrect timing, they replaced the head. I’ve only had time to take it out once since then, it ran fine but the water was so rough and choppy (wind blowing 20-30 mph) I couldn’t run it too hard. Hopefully I’ll get to take it out Saturday and do a real test.

It spent all winter in the shop and now I’m starting over with the cleaning and oxidation. But not going to touch it till I’m sure it’s mechanically sound.

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New page in the saga.
I took it out last Saturday, I only ran it for a couple of hours because I was working nights and had to work that night. It ran fine but on the way back in as I was bent over digging for my keys in the glove box I smelled oil and noticed the oil pressure had dropped to almost zero. I opened the hatch and sure enough the bilge was full of oil. Luckily we were at the ramp and it wasn’t knocking or making any noise yet. When I got it home I checked the oil, it was too low to touch the stick…. Back to the shop!

They were closed Sunday so Monday I took it in and he said he’d check it real quick probably something simple he could fix while I waited. It took three quarts to put it back on full and we noticed water in the oil. We put the muffs on and ran it to find the leak. One of the hoses going from the block off plate to the remote oil filter was leaking not, a problem to fix. Now why is there water in the oil? Remember my first post Mechanic you trust the part about it running hot? Apparently my mechanic didn’t because the baffles were melted and water was coming in through the exhaust when I stopped. Can’t believe he didn’t change those when he put the new engine in. If he had done what i asked him, change all the hoses while he had the engine out ALL THE HOSES water, gas, oil, hydraulic, etc. any and all hoses he could find, I would not have had an oil leak.

This morning he called and said he had the baffles replaced but couldn’t find a replacement hose and would have to order one, it’ll be next week getting here. I suggested NAPA could make one he said he already checked with them and no go. He called me back and said there is a specialty hose place in Memphis that might be able to build it but he didn’t have time to do it, if I would go get it he would have the boat back to me today. So I drive to Bartlett (about 40 miles 1 way) and they can’t make it either so I say “just make me a hydraulic hose with these fittings” it cost 120 bucks! So when I get back the mechanic takes one look and says “I could’ve got that at NAPA” (no ****!! For about 30 bucks) it won’t work, it’s too big to fit. So I go install it myself, it fit easily and wasn’t even a tight fit. Now I go tell the mechanic the hose is on and he can start changing the oil. He’ll have to change it, run it, change it, run it a few time to get all the water out. It’s 5 o’clock I have to go to work, he’s leaving wont be back till Tuesday so guess what no boat memorial day weekend!!

Ok I'm through venting lol. It'll come together eventually.
I hope everyone has a great weekend! :)

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Soulds like a pro...
Sad to hear about your constant problems, you will never trust it. I would think.

Hope to see lots of photos next week of everyones big weekend !