Re: $6,000 for 5.7 engine work?
 

Oh yeah, took the valve covers off and springs are not rusted. Valves looked good from what I could tell. The back two rods had a little light rust (spots 2) that rubbed off with my finger nail. The intake looked pretty rusty from the exterior.

Re: $6,000 for 5.7 engine work?
 

Well I got the boat into the shop. I'll know within a couple days if it needs to be rebuilt. He did tell me if it needs to be rebuilt he will just replace it with a new GM crate motor with appropriate cam and springs. He said new motor $1600 vs $2500 to rebuild the Mercruiser. Do you think it's stupid to get rid of the Merc engine? I know Merc is a GM engine... just thinking of the effect for resale this fall.

Re: $6,000 for 5.7 engine work?
 

Just bought a Jasper marine reman 5.7 MPI 300hp long block last week for $2800.00 with 18 mths warranty. Other models are cheaper yet. Not sure about the Pheonix area tho.

Re: $6,000 for 5.7 engine work?
 

Dont know if this helps, but I would offer the guy $4,500 turn key, no payment untill he is done. Or give him the option to put the $3500 engine in spend $1k for him to put it in trouble shoot and turn key. I think $4500 is fair for both of you, not a steal, but fair. If he turns it down, it may be easier to find some one who wants the job.

Re: $6,000 for 5.7 engine work?
 

$6000 too much

Re: $6,000 for 5.7 engine work?
 

Thanks for the replies everyone. I already sent the $6K dollar mechanic packing. Seemed like he was trying to rip me off. My guestion is, new GM crate 5.7 with apropriate cam and springs? Or for $1,000 more have him rebuild the Mercruiser 5.7 that is in the boat now (240 hours)? I personally don't care. I had a crate 502 that worked flawlessly in my last boat (I personally put 270 hours on it/sold it with 350 hours). Just wondering if resale will be an issue cause it won't have the Mercruiser sticker on the new engine?

Re: $6,000 for 5.7 engine work?
 

I don't know Jim. But My engines are just the stock 310-325 hp engines from 1-800-runs-new(vortec head,4 blt main, roller cam, and Alum intake)). BTW I was still lean after the main and power valve changes. I ended up removing the stock metering plates and installing metering blocks and 74 jets in the secondarys> I picked up 200 rpm and 2 MPH. I have to say the past 40 hrs of boating have been great with these engines.

Re: $6,000 for 5.7 engine work?
 

you can do a bleed down test. and compression check to see whats wrong?
I just got a brand new gen 6 roller moter for 5156.00 shipped to my door