Best shop to rebuild my 502's...?
05-12-2021, 12:41 PM
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Thanks for chiming in, folks...
The comment re. one shop doing the remove / replace, and the other the rebuild - is absolutely valid. The service department at my marina, after originally providing fair and good service, tried to pull a fast one on me, and has lost my confidence. So I don't trust them with rebuilding the motors. Any other mechanic that does work at the marina has to pay the marina a 20% surcharge... So, that's who I'm dealing with.
They are my only option to get the motors out of the boat.
And yes, I'm aware that I may have block damage. If I ask the locals to pressure check the block, they will undoubtedly quote me full Mercruiser retail for new longblocks...
I've sort resigned myself to the reality of paying them to remove the engines, and shipping them to somewhere for a rebuild. Not happy about the engine builder not being local - it basically means that there will zero warranty on any of the work.
I realize there is no cheap way to get this done. I just can't risk buying more problems...
I'm open to any suggestions... What would you do if you were in my shoes?
Thanks for chiming in, folks...
The comment re. one shop doing the remove / replace, and the other the rebuild - is absolutely valid. The service department at my marina, after originally providing fair and good service, tried to pull a fast one on me, and has lost my confidence. So I don't trust them with rebuilding the motors. Any other mechanic that does work at the marina has to pay the marina a 20% surcharge... So, that's who I'm dealing with.
They are my only option to get the motors out of the boat.
And yes, I'm aware that I may have block damage. If I ask the locals to pressure check the block, they will undoubtedly quote me full Mercruiser retail for new longblocks...
I've sort resigned myself to the reality of paying them to remove the engines, and shipping them to somewhere for a rebuild. Not happy about the engine builder not being local - it basically means that there will zero warranty on any of the work.
I realize there is no cheap way to get this done. I just can't risk buying more problems...
I'm open to any suggestions... What would you do if you were in my shoes?
EDIT: is your boat on Texoma ?
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05-12-2021, 10:58 PM
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Who is BUP?
Thanks for chiming in, folks...
The comment re. one shop doing the remove / replace, and the other the rebuild - is absolutely valid. The service department at my marina, after originally providing fair and good service, tried to pull a fast one on me, and has lost my confidence. So I don't trust them with rebuilding the motors. Any other mechanic that does work at the marina has to pay the marina a 20% surcharge... So, that's who I'm dealing with.
They are my only option to get the motors out of the boat.
And yes, I'm aware that I may have block damage. If I ask the locals to pressure check the block, they will undoubtedly quote me full Mercruiser retail for new longblocks...
I've sort resigned myself to the reality of paying them to remove the engines, and shipping them to somewhere for a rebuild. Not happy about the engine builder not being local - it basically means that there will zero warranty on any of the work.
I realize there is no cheap way to get this done. I just can't risk buying more problems...
I'm open to any suggestions... What would you do if you were in my shoes?
Thanks for chiming in, folks...
The comment re. one shop doing the remove / replace, and the other the rebuild - is absolutely valid. The service department at my marina, after originally providing fair and good service, tried to pull a fast one on me, and has lost my confidence. So I don't trust them with rebuilding the motors. Any other mechanic that does work at the marina has to pay the marina a 20% surcharge... So, that's who I'm dealing with.
They are my only option to get the motors out of the boat.
And yes, I'm aware that I may have block damage. If I ask the locals to pressure check the block, they will undoubtedly quote me full Mercruiser retail for new longblocks...
I've sort resigned myself to the reality of paying them to remove the engines, and shipping them to somewhere for a rebuild. Not happy about the engine builder not being local - it basically means that there will zero warranty on any of the work.
I realize there is no cheap way to get this done. I just can't risk buying more problems...
I'm open to any suggestions... What would you do if you were in my shoes?
Sorry to hear that Mitch. I would have the marina pull the motors and send them to the shop of your choice. At least you will have some control over the process and expenses.
05-13-2021, 12:53 AM
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Is your boat in the water? Have you tried to start the engines? Are these EFI / MPI engines or carb engines?
It really makes no sense to send your current engines anywhere if the blocks are cracked.
There is no rebuilding them. Its just transferring engine accessories from the old engines to the new long blocks.
It really makes no sense to send your current engines anywhere if the blocks are cracked.
There is no rebuilding them. Its just transferring engine accessories from the old engines to the new long blocks.
05-13-2021, 09:11 AM
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Is your boat in the water? Have you tried to start the engines? Are these EFI / MPI engines or carb engines?
It really makes no sense to send your current engines anywhere if the blocks are cracked.
There is no rebuilding them. Its just transferring engine accessories from the old engines to the new long blocks.
It really makes no sense to send your current engines anywhere if the blocks are cracked.
There is no rebuilding them. Its just transferring engine accessories from the old engines to the new long blocks.
05-14-2021, 11:23 AM
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But I am pursuing "Plan B". At least if I have a plan, I hopefully can avoid frustration.
Yes, the boat is in the water.
The only option to the marina pulling the engines is shipping the entire boat to a facility. That cost would likely be prohibitive.
And yes, the likelihood of maybe having to buy new (re-man) long blocks is a reality I'm aware of.
I'm not fearful of the effort and expense (maybe a little), but more of spending the effort and money and getting screwed...
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05-14-2021, 11:25 AM
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Lear - your engines are newly rebuilt... Who did the work and and are you happy with them so far..?
05-14-2021, 11:16 PM
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Great people
RPM Performance and Machine is currently rebuilding my 496 HO and I would highly recommend them. The have turnkey engine, but are also well known for there performance work. I just happened to drop by there today. They have always taken the time to talk with me about any questions I have and go through their process.
05-14-2021, 11:42 PM
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Buy 2 brand new factory built Mercs with warranty installed by a Merc dealer.
Your Butt for Hurt for years , but the hours of Painfree boating will soothe It.
Custom builders can't build a brand new motor of that stature for a reasonable cost compared to Merc.
Your Butt for Hurt for years , but the hours of Painfree boating will soothe It.
Custom builders can't build a brand new motor of that stature for a reasonable cost compared to Merc.
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05-15-2021, 12:55 AM
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There are plenty of really good engine builders in the central US, but most are covered up with work or the delay on getting parts will basically put you into early fall of the year time frame.
