Anyone want to buy a motor that has been in a fire?

[agallant80]

Looking at ebay and saw this. 6.2 MPI for $4K. Only catch it was in a fire. Looks like they just cut the thing out of the boat transom and all. Also looks like the wiring harness burnt off.

2007 Mercury Mercruiser 6 2 MPI Long Block Engine Light Fire Damage | eBay

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[tazrig]

Re: Anyone want to buy a motor that has been in a fire?

That'll buff right out... a couple of straws for the fuel rails and it'll be good as new :lol:

 

[fishrdan]

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"Sold as long block only with NO accessories included (ie: intake manifold, exhaust manifolds, or belt drive accessories. No transom or gimbal or drive included."

Burned, stripped,,, and still $4k :faint2:



For another $500 you can get one that's unburned,,, and rebuilt...

6.2L Vortec Marine Engine (1996-2013)Remanufactured

 

[sam60]

Re: Anyone want to buy a motor that has been in a fire?

"Sold as long block only with NO accessories included (ie: intake manifold, exhaust manifolds, or belt drive accessories. No transom or gimbal or drive included."

Burned, stripped,,, and still $4k :faint2:



For another $500 you can get one that's unburned,,, and rebuilt...

6.2L Vortec Marine Engine (1996-2013)Remanufactured

But does it come with a sawzall fileted partial transom?...

 

[fishrdan]

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But does it come with a sawzall fileted partial transom?...

Good point, probably not...

I could slop some poly-resin and fiberglass on a piece of plywood, then chuck it on the grille to even it out though... :laugh:

 

[LippCJ7]

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This is one of those ebay ads where the seller should have not smoked crack before posting the ad.

I hope he/she has a good time selling it, further I hope he/she does not find anyone stupid enough to pay that price for that motor, if they do I hope I get to see them in my day job, in the jail.

 

[Brian 26]

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Now you're looking for a new engine!!??

Surprise surprise they don't accept paypal. Ask the seller if they offer installation, my guess is they wouldn't touch that thing with a 10' pole.

 

[QC]

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I have a 6.2, and I wouldn't touch that thing. It's worth $1500, maybe. What a joke!

FWIW, as we don't close threads much anymore, we edit and do other things to keep things in check. This thread, while not intentional, is actually against the rules. Anyone know why?

 

[phillyg]

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On a positive note, looks like the transom was still in good shape!

 

[coolbri70]

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does it advertise products or services?

 

[bassman284]

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I have a 6.2, and I wouldn't touch that thing. It's worth $1500, maybe. What a joke!

FWIW, as we don't close threads much anymore, we edit and do other things to keep things in check. This thread, while not intentional, is actually against the rules. Anyone know why?

Yup.

 

[QC]

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does it advertise products or services?

Yes, and especially as a 1st post. The idea with that rule is to eliminate the one and done drive by's. Often we'll get a, "What do you think of this boat?" post with a link from a new member. Then you never see them again. The 1st post rule eliminates that. I know that was not agalant80's intent. Just pointing it out.

 

[Fishing Dude too]

Re: Anyone want to buy a motor that has been in a fire?

Wouldn't touch it to much needs done to have a good engine, Valves hate fire for one.

 

[QC]

Re: Anyone want to buy a motor that has been in a fire?

Funny how the "new member" is often from the same exact city as the ad...