It runs.....

[jdtower23]

Well, after all this time my damn motor started.....it ran pretty damn good except it's knocking.....guess the water did some real damage....was hoping it had a release with the gasket blown badly.....

Thanks for all your help and sorry I was such a pain in the butt

 

[f_inscreenname]

Re: It runs.....

It will be alright Bud. Take a few days off and then get started on it again. Even if you don't have the money now do what you can. If the motor is out (just cost's labor) you will more likely spend some money on it when you have it instead of, if the motor is still in the boat you wont spend the money on it because you still have to pull the motor. So you don't do it because you don't have the money but then you don't spend the money because you don't have it pulled. You see where I am going with this.
Also when you get it apart you may find its not as bad as you think.

 

[jdtower23]

Re: It runs.....

Thanks, it's frustrating.....if it wasn't for the knock I'd be extremely happy.....it ran really well, exhaust sounded good also......

I guess the motor needs to be pulled now.....

One thing I should mention, my oil pressure was very high, sometimes approaching 70psi....yet I still didn't get any oil visible in the head....I don't get it.....vapor lock? i used a generous amount of assembly lube on the rockers and springs so I don't think i hurt anything there yet....

 

[mkpj1]

Re: It runs.....

JD,

Don't run it anymore! Remember, I said...if your pressure was within specs along with no binding and good compression. Did you get cylinder bore measurements?

Hopefully you did no further damage and did not ruin the block. Pressure is up because the bearings are off somehow. your starving your heads because the oil can't get through. Hopefully a only a bearing spun or a rod bent. Get an engine stand and a cherry picker and pull that motor. Put it on the stand and break it down. Take the block to your machinist and have it cleaned and checked. Your rods will need to be checked too Rebuild as necessary.

This is the most labor intensive but your block will be built right with good parts and you will know what is done. Many rush to a remanufactured short block just because it's easy. It's expensive and that doesn't mean quality. You may have no choice in your situation?

Don't be sorry, Just next time put ALL the info about your situation in the forum. Initailly I thought you got here adjusting the valves???

I'm sorry for your situation, it sucks, been there, but...you will get through it and learn a lot about fixing your own boat. In the end, it will save you tons.

Good Luck,
Let us know how it turns out,
Ken