Would the wrist pin gouge the piston bore?I'm thinking the motor sat for years,maybe stainless pin adheared to piston then when started it gouged it up.Would the wrist pin noise go away at idle and up to 2000 rpms?I'm ripping it apart tomorrow and we shall see what happened.


Thanks Nordic95

Let us know what you find

Pulled the motor out today and found and issue with the block.It has two 6" long cracks,one on each side if the block right by the head.I see rust and water running down the block.So as I figured I will need a long block.Who carries replacement long blocks that has a good reputation,any one here on the board?

Nordic95

1200 BUCKS ISN'T BAD
http://www.rapidomarine.com/default....s/default.aspx

Any body ever use these guys???

Nordic95

Pulled the motor yesterday and I think I found a problem.Looks like someone forgot to drain the block last winter.Time to order a long block,its probably not worth looing for just a block and switching everthing over,or could it be?Tell me what you think.




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My friend just bought a 351w reverse rotation from them,spun a bearing. Only 1 hour on engine. They are paying to p/u engine and say they will send out new one after inspection. Hopefully they keep their word. Owner seems to be a good guy. Don't know if they will re-inburse for labor. I will keep you posted.

Yes please do,they are the cheapest I found so far,but I also remember that I get what I pay for.

Nordic95

We needed the engine fast,they built the engine and shipped it the same day. This may have something to do with the bearing issues.

Same here,I would like to have it by this Fri. I'm still shopping around.


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