Free boat, problems galore!!!

[steury]

I acquired a 19ft. boat with 1978 evinrude 175Hp. Free is the good news.<br /><br />Bad news, no revese, tried adjusting by powerhead, still nothing. Lower unit with green creamy lube, no chunks or metal seen. Starts well runs good until stop then wont go back in gear. If "played" with will lock into forward and won't come out. Puts around on seemingly 2 of the 6 cylinders.<br /><br />Compression is averaged at 75 cold. don't trust it on the water to try it warm. One of the six is 50.<br /><br />Where to start???

 

[sony2001]

Re: Free boat, problems galore!!!

Start with major decarbonivation to raise the compression before you get into the lower end. $5 and a bit of time.

 

[steury]

Re: Free boat, problems galore!!!

Pardon my ignorance, but what to you mean "major decarbonization".<br /><br />Thanks sony2001

 

[chris_kaufman]

Re: Free boat, problems galore!!!

See comments on the following thread:<br /> http://www.iboats.com/ubb/Forum17/HTML/002701.html

 

[steury]

Re: Free boat, problems galore!!!

Thanks Chris will try.<br /><br />Now what waits ahead in the lower unit. Anyone have an idea?<br /><br />thanks for your help, steury

 

[manowar]

Re: Free boat, problems galore!!!

if you can pull the heads inspect the carbon build up I can pull mine in about 5 minutes youll need new head gasket piston rings could be bad but check for carbon build up first and de carb than check compression again check plugs if you have to pull he heads youll know right away if your gakets are any good

 

[manowar]

Re: Free boat, problems galore!!!

your lower end does it look greenish white if you suspect water in it at all you should get a techs opinion as to what the damage is sorry to scare you

 

[steury]

Re: Free boat, problems galore!!!

Thanks manowar<br /><br />Yes, greenish white. Don't have the money for a tech. What do you think about rebuilding?<br /><br />steury

 

[philtheskipper]

Re: Free boat, problems galore!!!

I was just wondering if your boat is a Steury? If so what year? I have a 1979 17' and would like to find a little bit bigger Steury. <br /><br />Sorry to say this but there isn't such a thing as a "free" boat. You'll pay for it over time.

 

[steury]

Re: Free boat, problems galore!!!

Yea, I'm not good with online names obviously. 19.6 ft steury 1977 I believe. I love the hull, planes well, and handels great. Just need to get the thing running and back it the water before the wife nixes it.<br /><br />Maybe not free, but for now it is cheaper then the 17-23,000 dollars I'd spend for a new one.<br /><br />Steury

 

[steury]

Re: Free boat, problems galore!!!

Did as suggested, pulled heads. Cleaned carbon with NAPA decarbonizer, pistons and rings look OK.<br /><br />Found a lot of rock, sand, and dirt in the water passageways. Obviously been in the dirt sometime. Anyone recomend how to clean this out the best.<br /><br />Thanks Steury

 

[steury]

Re: Free boat, problems galore!!!

Anyone???<br /><br />Cleaned out with brush, wire ok?<br />Washed out as much as possible, but would like to do more.<br /><br />On a 23 yr old engine, what is "good" compression?<br /><br />Thanks again,<br />steury

 

[steury]

Re: Free boat, problems galore!!!

UPDATE::::<br /><br />Spent the last month and a half rebuilding lower unit. Hydroassist shifting plunger screw broke, gears worn, and propeller shaft worn around reverse gear. These and bearings, seals, and gaskets replaced. <br /><br />Took off head, cleaned water passageways, replaced directional gromets, and cleaned mating surfaces with new gaskets.<br /><br />Hoping to be on the water for the big Labor Day Weekend. <br /><br />Anyone have any further suggestions before I take the plunge.<br /><br />And thanks one and all for the professional and effcient help.<br /><br />Steury<br />Carl

 

[Fouled Plug]

Re: Free boat, problems galore!!!

Did you ever get a compression reading? Hope you've solved your troubles for now. Happy Labor Day and may the OMC spirits smile on your motor!

 

[steury]

Re: Free boat, problems galore!!!

Thanks fouledplug. I didn't make it out over the great end of summer holiday . But still plan on going next weekend. Anyway, haven't got a new compression check since the new head gaskets were put in, and decarbonization. That is on my list and will be done this coming weekend. Thanks for the input. <br /><br />Steury