Does this Cylinder Block look salvageable?

[mtomas]

Howdy! The subject says it all... The pics are of the #1 cylinder on a 2000 25hp merc 2 stroke (Mercosil block).

The edge of the dome is pretty gnarled and there is scoring/grooving on the cylinder walls that I can feel with my fingers, but it doesn't feel overly severe. There's also a little bit of damage on 2 of the 4 ports.

In your expert opinions, does this look like it might be a candidate for boring/honing? Or you think it's too far gone?

Also - anyone got any machine shops in the Tampa area they'd recommend?

Thanks!

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: Does this Cylinder Block look salvageable?

Yup bore it out.It doesn't look that bad that it can't be used.J

 

[Faztbullet]

Re: Does this Cylinder Block look salvageable?

Doesnt look to bad.... Pistons come in .010/.020/.030/.040 for that engine and the max I will bore is .030 as the cylinder really get thin at .040 around port bridge.

 

[mtomas]

Re: Does this Cylinder Block look salvageable?

Thanks a ton guys - your advice is greatly appreciated! I'm gonna go ahead and try to have it bored out.