Last September, dropped a cylinder on my wifes 1985 Merc 25XD. Top of the piston gave up. Cylinder is deeply scored. Surface of head is dinged and of course, piston is done.<br /><br />It is understood that this is a chromed bore NOT a sleeved cylinder and thus over-boring is not an option. My first thought on the cylinder is that the scoring has relegated the block to "JUNK". But then I found this link:<br /><br /> http://secure.lasleeve.cc/ordering/Search.asp <br /><br />It would appear that L.A.Sleeve makes a sleeve that is a standard product in production.<br /><br />Additionally found this source for after market pistons in both std and oversize.<br /><br /> http://outboardparts.com/mercury/mall/mercpistons2070.asp <br /><br />It appears that both sleeves and pistons are available for the 1985 Merc 25XD.<br /><br />The remaining big concern is damage to the surface of the head. It appears the pieces of the piston were hammered into the head surface when the piston let got.<br /><br />Given the above, any thoughts on rebuilding the merc?<br />Can anything REASONABLE be done to improve the head surface to a condition that might be considered safe and reliable?<br /><br />Is there any hope of repair or do I have an overpriced paperweight/Anchor?
