Tag: Engine
Cracked block
Posted by – August 8, 2009
So, we finally bought an outboard a few days ago. It’s an older 3.5hp Tohatsu. It didn’t look great but it ran fine and we were about to park the car so we didn’t have much choice. We figured it would get us by for a bit and serve as a decent backup once we find a better one. I pulled it apart to clean it up a bit and a bolt sheared off in the block. After two days of trying to get it out I have a handfull of broken drill bits and extractors and a cracked block which makes it not worth repairing. Ugh.
Major accomplishment of the day! Steven pulled the shaft out. Now it must be sent off for testing.
Posted by – July 15, 2009
Water in the engine.
Posted by – March 3, 2009
We finally found the cause of our watery engine problems. The water pump is leaking and since the engine is below the waterline eventually the water backs through the exhaust and into an open cylinder. I replaced the front cover, impeller and seal yesterday. Still leaking. Next up is the cam, which has significant wear, and then a rebuild kit if that doesn’t work. We’re trying hard to avoid buying a new $650 pump.
Steven listens to the various sounds the engine makes using an ~ 3′ stick.
Posted by – March 2, 2009
Sea trial is a no for today. The engine still needs work. We get the oil and Mike buys the parts.
Posted by – January 25, 2009
