Lost my motor over memorial weekend, was running WOT trimed high and lite just me, 6000rpms, 1-1.5' chop running great, hit an unseen wake. Motor came out but didn't hear it wind up any higher. Know it came out cause when it caught popped the bow up pretty. Sad sound started soon after.
Mechanic believe cause of destroyed block is overrev, most here believe these engines like high rpm, Would the rev limiter not sure at this point of 6200 or 6700 or do you think it was the load/no load/load that borke these parts. Spin a bearing, destroyed a rod and shoot parts through the waterjacket? Was it the rpms you think or that it is a 10 year old motor and the bearing was on its way, bearing ate through about half of the crank as well. Should I prop it a little lower 5700 rpms to give a little more custion? (mechanics suggestion), lower motor for better bite?(my thoughts), try and get a 6200 limiter??? OR just an expensive lesson to trim down in rough water.
Said does not look like heat or lubricaction was a problem. ? Much smoother ride when trimmed up and on top however.
Mechanic believe cause of destroyed block is overrev, most here believe these engines like high rpm, Would the rev limiter not sure at this point of 6200 or 6700 or do you think it was the load/no load/load that borke these parts. Spin a bearing, destroyed a rod and shoot parts through the waterjacket? Was it the rpms you think or that it is a 10 year old motor and the bearing was on its way, bearing ate through about half of the crank as well. Should I prop it a little lower 5700 rpms to give a little more custion? (mechanics suggestion), lower motor for better bite?(my thoughts), try and get a 6200 limiter??? OR just an expensive lesson to trim down in rough water.
Said does not look like heat or lubricaction was a problem. ? Much smoother ride when trimmed up and on top however.
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