Good Evening All,
I am new to this forum. Two seasons ago, the impeller went bad and we overheated the engine. The engine rode rough for a moment and then we saw the temp gauge and smoke rising from the engine cover area. We inspected the engine and were able to get out of the water safely.
When we took apart the engine, it appeared as though there was a little bit of wate in the oil, and we assumed we had blown the head gasket. We took it all apart and replaced all of the gaskets/seals. When we started it, everything worked properly. We made a couple of trips onto the lake and everything seemed to work perfectly.
Then, suddenly, the engine made a violent clanking noise. I IMMEDIATELY shut down completely. When I opened the engine cover, oil was shooting out of the front left upper portion of the oil pan, from a hole that was made from an object striking it from the inside...I assume a rod. I was towed in and have not touched it since.
As far as engines go, should I just replace the block and affected parts? I have no clue how to approach this issue. I have worked on military aircraft for 10 years...but not "Marine" engines. I don't want to make any mistakes. I would appreciate your feedback and advice.
-Rob
I am new to this forum. Two seasons ago, the impeller went bad and we overheated the engine. The engine rode rough for a moment and then we saw the temp gauge and smoke rising from the engine cover area. We inspected the engine and were able to get out of the water safely.
When we took apart the engine, it appeared as though there was a little bit of wate in the oil, and we assumed we had blown the head gasket. We took it all apart and replaced all of the gaskets/seals. When we started it, everything worked properly. We made a couple of trips onto the lake and everything seemed to work perfectly.
Then, suddenly, the engine made a violent clanking noise. I IMMEDIATELY shut down completely. When I opened the engine cover, oil was shooting out of the front left upper portion of the oil pan, from a hole that was made from an object striking it from the inside...I assume a rod. I was towed in and have not touched it since.
As far as engines go, should I just replace the block and affected parts? I have no clue how to approach this issue. I have worked on military aircraft for 10 years...but not "Marine" engines. I don't want to make any mistakes. I would appreciate your feedback and advice.
-Rob