I've got a 1991 Capri 2050 with low compression in cylinders 1,3 and 6. Compression in 2,4 and 5 are at 120 and the low three are in the 40-50 range. I am considering a long block from Rapido, all comments and advice are appreciated.
For the price difference between long and short, I don't think it's worth putting any more $$ into diagnosing whether the rings or valves are culprit. I would like to take as much variability as possible out of the fix in one shot (within rea$on). The boat currently starts and runs @ 42-45mph with 14.5 20 pitch 4 blade prop. Replaced non-working tach, but haven't taken out on the water again and likely won't until I fix the engine.
Ayuh,... It's entriely Possible a simple Valve Job,+ fresh headgasket set could Fix the motor....
But,....
If you're 'ell bent on Throwing your money around,...
Buy a New Vortec motor,+ you'll get the Best that's currently available....
Ayuh,... It's entriely Possible a simple Valve Job,+ fresh headgasket set could Fix the motor....
But,....
If you're 'ell bent on Throwing your money around,...
Buy a New Vortec motor,+ you'll get the Best that's currently available....
My brother (the family mechanic) seems to think I should do the wet and leakdown before throwing my money at the unknown...so the next break in the weather I'm going to get out and do it since I still have the compression guage. Thanks for your responses and advice, I'll post again when I get more info...
