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mouzer
10-04-2006, 04:36 PM
Im not a outboard person but i have a chance to pick up a tunnel hull Daytona style w/a mercury 2.4 bridgeport, top 2 pistons need to be replaced. already sleeved ? no other motor work but 2 new pistons no damage otherwise, how much we lookin at!
Tom Brown
10-04-2006, 04:53 PM
Why did those top two pistons go? Has that problem been fixed?
I'd say you're looking at an expensive learning curve. That's my estimate.
STV_Keith
10-04-2006, 05:11 PM
Carb or EFI? Might have an injector/carb problem that needs to be addressed.
As far as costs go, you'll need to hone (most likely bore and hone) those two sleeves, two new pistons and ring sets. Are the rods ok? Gasket set.
Should run:
Bore/hone 2 cyls ~$300
2 pistons/rings ~$500
Gasket set ~$200
If no other work is needed, and you do the labor yourself, add about $150 for shipping the block both ways to someone like Jim Ruck, plus shipping on the other parts.
mach1alaska
10-04-2006, 05:35 PM
Its not my boat but I am familiar with it.
The cyls are in good shape and they wont need bored just a hone.
Warlockjer
10-05-2006, 10:12 AM
Why did those top two pistons go? Has that problem been fixed?
I'd say you're looking at an expensive learning curve. That's my estimate.
I think he has had quite a few expensive learning curves lately :) :)
mouzer
10-05-2006, 02:49 PM
Im so upside down its not funny.i messed up badley!
H2oracer
10-05-2006, 02:59 PM
If it's already been sleaved it may have had this problem before. If the motor stuck the pistons you may be looking at bent rods and even a bent crank.
Warlockjer
10-05-2006, 05:11 PM
Hey Mike , you WILL rebound :) :)
Greg_Moss
10-05-2006, 05:27 PM
I would think if the top 2 cylinders burnt that the problemis cooling not fuel. I would make sure the water pump is good and that the water passages are all clear.
mouzer
10-05-2006, 06:07 PM
Hey Mike , you WILL rebound :) :) so sorry about your boat deal w/me but im glad you sold it! (sort of) ! i did'nt buy this outbourd it was just offerd to me at a good price fixed or broken! but i still have to sell one more boat to get my my money's ! to buy another boat thats ready to go !yours was the best deal out there. for a complete sanger bubbledeck !