Need and Engine

[undertaker44903]

looking for a 1989 3.0l omc

 

[Bondo]

Re: Need and Engine

Just How Much of a 3.0l 1989 OMC do you Need,...??....

There Must be some Salvage from your present motor........

 

[undertaker44903]

Re: Need and Engine

need a good block

 

[Bondo]

Re: Need and Engine

I Realize that being an Undertaker,... You're probably not used to holding a Conversation,............
And,..........
I Don't Type Either,......... I Hunt,+ Peck with 1 finger,.......
So,........ I'm not going to keep asking these Question to find out Exactly What Info you're looking for when You can only manage 1/2 a Sentence responces..........

Loosen Up Man,........ Type Away,...... Get Gabby,.......

Is this a Bare Block,......
A Short Block,.......
Or a Long Block..........

Better Yet,........... Explain Exactly What the Issues are,+ We'll TRY to Help..............

 

[bjcsc]

Re: Need and Engine

Oh no. What happened? Your last thread was about water intrusion that the PO told you was from rainwater. Did you find a crack in your block?

 

[undertaker44903]

Re: Need and Engine

lol sorry thats what happen and I was at work so I was trying to work and find a motor very sorry yes I'm the guy that bought boat that had rain water in it I just cant understand how this happened the repair shop flushed the motor three times and he said each time they brought it up to operating temp. how can you not find a leak. any how now i'm trying to make up my mind on how bad I want this boat. The guy I bought it from will take it back if I want him to but he is going to try to find a motor from a friend of his.and will let me know on monday or he will refund me $3600.00 to had a new motor installed.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Need and Engine

Take the Refund,........
And go buy a boat powered by Anything besides an OMC.......

In the Long Run,.......... You'll be Happier,......
Just knowing that Parts Are Available for When it breaks......

 

[Limited-Time]

Re: Need and Engine

Good advice from bondo, on the OMC (Obsolete Marine Corp.) While still serviceable at this time you will have parts supply issues at some point in the future.

 

[undertaker44903]

Re: Need and Engine

the bad thing is I only paid 4800.00 for the boat and everything is perfect on the boat all the interior was just done about 2 years ago and my wife loves the boat I just dont think I can find another one in the same shape and if I have a new motor installed than I should have a good boat right?
What do you think still take the refund?

 

[undertaker44903]

Re: Need and Engine

isn't a mercruiser like the same block. how hard would it be to swap the motor over to a mercruiser? I dont know but a friend of mine has a mercruiser and he has no problems out of it.

 

[tommays]

Re: Need and Engine

The motor can be taken care of

IF you happen to be luckey and there is still a person around your area that services OMC its fine If not its a real problem

But there not makeing anymore OMC experts


Tommays

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: Need and Engine

I service Cobras and Mercruisers.A 3.0 liter Mercruiser will replace your Cobra.

What we are saying is the peripherals are different .I tried to order a shift cable for a Cobra 5.0 today.They don't have any in any of their 5 distribution centers.That says something.

A Merc cable will not work.I can order aftermarket parts in some instances,but the quality is untried at my shop,so I have to say you own the part even if it won't work.And you pay the labor ... twice.

But if the wife likes it .........

DHP (after 36 years,5 months,18 days ... and opps .... 1 hr 20 minutes)

 

[bomar76]

Re: Need and Engine

There ain't a competent marine mechanic I know of in that area that will fool with an OMC....
take the offered refund and buy something you can get parts and service for.....unless you are a glutton for punishment (in that case you should try to find a Yamaha I/O boat)

 

[DangerDan]

Re: Need and Engine

If you want to keep the boat find a mech. that will work on it and can get parts and treat them like royalty!! overwise, get a refund. Otherwise you'll spend forever on Ebay.
Apparently I happen to be one of the few OMC owners that has both a mech. and practically unlimited parts near my home.