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Forum: General Q & A
07-10-2016, 09:05 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,117
Posted By jfried

Yes -- the piston was apparently fine... saw it...

Yes -- the piston was apparently fine... saw it yesterday and didn't look problematic to me. They claim some bad gas and detonation has caused all of the sticky valves.

What is the typical head...
Forum: General Q & A
07-10-2016, 01:20 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,117
Posted By jfried

So, an update: Intake valve in #2 cylinder...

So, an update:

Intake valve in #2 cylinder was bent, causing the loss of compression. Upon pulling the head, they discovered that many of the valves are sticky, so have recommended that both head...
Forum: General Q & A
07-01-2016, 08:58 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,117
Posted By jfried

So a little more information after speaking to...

So a little more information after speaking to mechanic in person.

Compression test on all 8 cylinders -- good between 180 and 190, on all, except #2 which had zero compression.

Leakdown test...
Forum: General Q & A
06-30-2016, 10:56 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,117
Posted By jfried

What does a "tuliped" valve mean?

What does a "tuliped" valve mean?
Forum: General Q & A
06-30-2016, 06:28 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,117
Posted By jfried

What do you mean by lay down at top end?

What do you mean by lay down at top end?
Forum: General Q & A
06-29-2016, 12:46 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,117
Posted By jfried

Update: Leakdown test apparently did not reveal...

Update: Leakdown test apparently did not reveal anything through the crankcase, so they're pulling the head.
Forum: General Q & A
06-28-2016, 09:01 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,117
Posted By jfried

Interesting -- sounds exactly like my symptoms --...

Interesting -- sounds exactly like my symptoms -- which felt almost like a small backfire versus metal on metal contact. I also did notice a little bit of smoke coming out of the intake.
...
Forum: General Q & A
06-28-2016, 02:48 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,117
Posted By jfried

Yeah -- the marina is doing that this...

Yeah -- the marina is doing that this afternoon... why they didn't do that as soon as they found out the compression was gone -- I'm not sure.

Doing some reading, seems like I'm hoping for...
Forum: General Q & A
06-28-2016, 10:31 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,117
Posted By jfried

Makes sense. Perhaps it's as simple as...

Makes sense.

Perhaps it's as simple as clearly communicating with the engine builder that the $5000 estimate I'll have to agree to assume that pistons/valves/springs/rockers all need to be...
Forum: General Q & A
06-28-2016, 07:22 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,117
Posted By jfried

Less than 200. Probably intend to keep the...

Less than 200.

Probably intend to keep the boat another 3-5 years, but don't want it to be rendered worthless after that.
Forum: General Q & A
06-28-2016, 06:39 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,117
Posted By jfried

Engine Rebuild -- What's Actually Involved

Hey Everyone,

I've got a 2003 Mercruiser 6.2, which has apparently lost compression in #2 cylinder, and is in need of a rebuild.

Here's the story:

About a month ago, launched the boat for...
Forum: Wanted
06-26-2016, 06:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 580
Posted By jfried

WTB: Mercruiser 496

Hey Everyone,

Looking for a Mercruiser 496 setup for sterndrive, either the HO or the regular motor.

Fresh water preferred, must be drop-in ready.

Anyone got one?
Forum: Swap Shop
06-16-2016, 02:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,319
Posted By jfried

What's your asking price?

What's your asking price?
Forum: Swap Shop
06-15-2016, 08:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,142
Posted By jfried

Any flexibility on price?

Any flexibility on price?
Forum: Swap Shop
06-02-2016, 02:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,023
Posted By jfried

Will these fit a Mercruiser 6.2 MPI motor?

Will these fit a Mercruiser 6.2 MPI motor?
Forum: General Q & A
07-08-2014, 02:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 38,453
Posted By jfried

Admittedly, I'm not overly concerned with resale....

Admittedly, I'm not overly concerned with resale. The price I paid for the boat was something that i was very satisfied with; and I plan on keeping it for a long enough time that the difference in...
Forum: General Q & A
07-08-2014, 06:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 38,453
Posted By jfried

Is that GPS speed? So far mine's topped out at...

Is that GPS speed? So far mine's topped out at 52.6GPS, with a fairly light load.

Obviously, I'm not really looking to go 70mph, moreso just gain a little bit of power without sacrificing...
Forum: General Q & A
07-07-2014, 09:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 38,453
Posted By jfried

Mercruiser 6.2 Upgrades

I recently picked up a 2003 Cobalt 226 runabout for cruising around my lake. Obviously, not the typical boat for this site, but fiigured this place would be the best spot to get some questions...
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