Everyone. After all the preparation and inspection; my shakedown was a bit rough.
For starters: 225HP 2.7L Looper on a 1988 Sea Drive. (SeaDrive).
A fair day of running I noticed a slightly rough running. Like something was rubbing. But running strongly. Not bad enough to worry about a rubbing stator or whatever.
Well, I decided to stop the engine--and could not restart it. Starting was hopeless. The top end was grinding like a pig (starter, I think). The engine attempted to start, but sputtered after a few RPMs.
I did order a new starter. I am not convinced this is the end-problem, though. When I manually turn the engine (slowly) -- no noise. Starter attempts to turn the engine? Loud squealing and grinding.
I am thinking the following things. EVERYONE -- tell me if you have insight:
Worst case: The top bearing is bad, causing the flywheel to "cant" or tilt. But I am observince zero wobble when I manipulate the flywheel.
Next worst: Power steering pump is failing. Causing squeaking.
Next worst: I'm losing yet another STATOR. Ugh. It's rubbing against the flywheel assy.
Best Case: Bad starter. Already ordered a OEM New one.
Any other cases??
Smile. I'll be the guy jerking up the flywheel AGAIN on my Looper. On Memorial Day weekend.
The worst case has me up at night. How likely is this kind of problem seen? 1988/1989 OMC/Johnson/Rudes: Was there some kind of problem like this???
anyhow folks, your insight would be VERY much appreciated.
Ken
Red Bank, New Jersey.
For starters: 225HP 2.7L Looper on a 1988 Sea Drive. (SeaDrive).
A fair day of running I noticed a slightly rough running. Like something was rubbing. But running strongly. Not bad enough to worry about a rubbing stator or whatever.
Well, I decided to stop the engine--and could not restart it. Starting was hopeless. The top end was grinding like a pig (starter, I think). The engine attempted to start, but sputtered after a few RPMs.
I did order a new starter. I am not convinced this is the end-problem, though. When I manually turn the engine (slowly) -- no noise. Starter attempts to turn the engine? Loud squealing and grinding.
I am thinking the following things. EVERYONE -- tell me if you have insight:
Worst case: The top bearing is bad, causing the flywheel to "cant" or tilt. But I am observince zero wobble when I manipulate the flywheel.
Next worst: Power steering pump is failing. Causing squeaking.
Next worst: I'm losing yet another STATOR. Ugh. It's rubbing against the flywheel assy.
Best Case: Bad starter. Already ordered a OEM New one.
Any other cases??
Smile. I'll be the guy jerking up the flywheel AGAIN on my Looper. On Memorial Day weekend.
The worst case has me up at night. How likely is this kind of problem seen? 1988/1989 OMC/Johnson/Rudes: Was there some kind of problem like this???
anyhow folks, your insight would be VERY much appreciated.
Ken
Red Bank, New Jersey.