Why do boats break?
08-03-2009 | 09:53 AM
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From: Lake Conroe, TX.
OK, so I just ordered 2 GM marine 502 longblocks (factory) from Derebery performance. They are new,factory GM built units. Do I need to do a teardown and tech inspection (verify proper clearances) Although these are supposedly marine standard engines, they dont have inconel ex valves. I thought that was one of the standards on marine engines. Any advice?
08-04-2009 | 10:26 AM
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From: Fort Worth, Texas
I am afraid that you have got a "screwing" from good ole Leon. I got a motor from him also...told me and the paper work also supports it, but in reality...he lied on the following...
1. internal balanced motor...wrong...it is external
2. Scat crank...wrong...standard GM crank
3. port valve pockets on the heads...Wrong...very slight scratching with a grinder and that is it.
he manipulates his dyno to fabricate horsepower numbers that do not exist. Told me the motor I got from him made 631 HP, but my boat went 1 mph faster with his motor than it did with the old 454. Leon had all the excuses...all lies. Pulled the motor and took it to reputable well know motor place and the motor made 527 REAL HP on the first run and then on the other dyno, it made 528 REAL HP.
1. internal balanced motor...wrong...it is external
2. Scat crank...wrong...standard GM crank
3. port valve pockets on the heads...Wrong...very slight scratching with a grinder and that is it.
he manipulates his dyno to fabricate horsepower numbers that do not exist. Told me the motor I got from him made 631 HP, but my boat went 1 mph faster with his motor than it did with the old 454. Leon had all the excuses...all lies. Pulled the motor and took it to reputable well know motor place and the motor made 527 REAL HP on the first run and then on the other dyno, it made 528 REAL HP.
08-04-2009 | 01:01 PM
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From: Magnolia, Texas
And then if you pay with a Credit Card he charges you more....which is against the law in TEXAS..but he don't care...
FINANCE CODE
CHAPTER 339. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS RELATING TO INTEREST
§ 339.001. IMPOSITION OF SURCHARGE FOR USE OF CREDIT
CARD. (a) In a sale of goods or services, a seller may not impose
a surcharge on a buyer who uses a credit card for an extension of
credit instead of cash, a check, or a similar means of payment.
(b) This section does not apply to a state agency, county,
local governmental entity, or other governmental entity that
accepts a credit card for the payment of fees, taxes, or other
charges.
Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, § 7.18(a), eff. Sept. 1,
1999.
FINANCE CODE
CHAPTER 339. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS RELATING TO INTEREST
§ 339.001. IMPOSITION OF SURCHARGE FOR USE OF CREDIT
CARD. (a) In a sale of goods or services, a seller may not impose
a surcharge on a buyer who uses a credit card for an extension of
credit instead of cash, a check, or a similar means of payment.
(b) This section does not apply to a state agency, county,
local governmental entity, or other governmental entity that
accepts a credit card for the payment of fees, taxes, or other
charges.
Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, § 7.18(a), eff. Sept. 1,
1999.
