Zacharay55
Cadet
- Joined
- Aug 26, 2014
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I recently traded my bass tracker for a 1989 stratos with a 3.0 OMC in it. Ran great, no problems good oil pressure and temp stayed between right above 120 runnin it in the hose. Took it out for the first time today on the water, ran around for about an hour and was great. Good oil pressure, good temp, everything was working great. Like an idiot I wasn't monitoring the water temp gauge for about 5-10 min (maybe more) maybe less, and I was turning to head back to the dock and all of a sudden, heard a clank or somethin and engine just stopped!!! Tried turning it over and the starter engages and hits flywheel and doesn't turn over. Temp was a little above 180 at this point. Opened the compartment , wasn't smoking or anything abnormal. Got a tow in and loaded up and drug the boat and myself home in dismay. As I waited on a tow the temp was dropping and tried turnin it over and still same thing. Nothing. Now, the fun begins. Where do yall suggest I start? Do you think a valve dropped down in the cylinder and bent? Do you think a ride broke? If the rod broke I would think it woulda thrown through the wall of the engine but not sure since its cast iron. Hydrolock? I'm not sure what happened but I don't know where I should start, aside from pulling it out and tearing it down.. Maybe someone has had this happen and was able to pull head off and fix whatever it was. I'm in aircraft mechanic school and just recently rebuilt a 4cylinder HO engine in class, but not sure where to start in on this one. Haven't checked the oil to see if it's milky or for shavings yet. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.
I just wanna get back on the water ASAP and have a piece of mind. Thanks - Zach
I just wanna get back on the water ASAP and have a piece of mind. Thanks - Zach
