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11-23-2011 | 12:38 PM

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2 were on the same boat that was struck by lightening. It took out everything electrical on the entire boat.
Eddie

That's insane. Wouldn't wanna be on that ride.

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11-23-2011 | 01:03 PM

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I fried my ECM yrs ago when rewiring my dash warning buzzer. They don't like it when you put 12v to a lead that is supposed to be grounded. So any type of problem in the harness or plug is easy to understand frying ECMs.

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11-23-2011 | 08:41 PM

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They aren't really repairable since they are potted. They are tough to get into. It really depends on what is wrong with it. In 99% of the cases they aren't worth messing with and just get replaced.
I have only seen like 5 of them go bad, and 2 were on the same boat that was struck by lightening. It took out everything electrical on the entire boat.
Eddie

I wish lightning wld strike my POS boat....and it wld burn to waterline...problem solved. I couldnt get that lucky tho...lol.

11-29-2011 | 07:37 AM

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Any updates? I can't wait to see this thing resolved by Eddie.... the guys a genius. You guys quit acting like Thanksgiving is more important than this thread and post some damn updates

11-29-2011 | 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TRL505

Yeah....u got one of the 12 things that r phucked up right. He hasnt even tore into the engines yet...im sure the list will grow.

Everything I have read so far can be caused by lousy wiring confusing the ECM before frying the ECM. Nothing sounds like it could only have been caused by a mechanical problem, while clearly mechanical parts have been damaged.

When lots of things wrong can be caused by one thing, its a good idea to check that one thing. Especially when that one thing (wiring) is clearly damaged.

Wiring is really, really cheap. Do it first, do it well.

12-02-2011 | 10:37 AM

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Any updates? I can't wait to see this thing resolved by Eddie.... the guys a genius. You guys quit acting like Thanksgiving is more important than this thread and post some damn updates

LOL....well Eddie and I talked yesterday....and needless to say I had a great Thanksgiving but will be taking donations from anyone following the tread to get these motors right for Xmas.

Long story short...motors got tore down and we will be replacing Crank, Connecting rods, cam, bearings....and possibly pistons. It will basically be a total rebuild this time using the proper parts.

I wish I could say Im surprised....but Im not.

12-02-2011 | 11:05 AM

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What the hell is going on !!!! whats wrong with the parts that are in there they work just fine ??

12-02-2011 | 11:18 AM

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What was or is your current setup, and whats the new build?
What parts did he spec out for the new build?

12-02-2011 | 11:38 AM

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What was or is your current setup, and whats the new build?
What parts did he spec out for the new build?

Id rather not get into the details. However, anyone who knows what would be considered junk parts (Crank and rods) in a 1000hp motor can probably draw their own conclusions as to what was installed.

As far as what is going back in...we are in the midst of making that decision as soon as Eddie gets the estimate totaled. Crank will probably be a Callies...