biederboat
Petty Officer 3rd Class
- Joined
- Feb 13, 2005
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I have limited info on this but my buddy's boat apparently has at least a fried piston (zero compression). Not too many hours on this, and no apparent & obvious sub-failures (i.e. clogged water passage, worn impeller, etc.). Are there any common failures on these motors that would lead to piston overheating? <br /><br />He's picking up the boat from the dealer to consider options and I will be looking at it myself (I have power head rebuilding & repair experience) but just wanted a heads up on anything might be a rather common occurence on these motors. The dealer apparently couldn't tell him it was anything obvious. The only thing my buddy noticed was a "ticking" sound which I suspect was a wrist pin or rod starting to loosen up from overheating.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Biederboat