when to throw in the towel (and buy another one

[cowboyup]

As I continue to pour large sums of money and time into rebuilding my twins, somewhere in the back of my head a little voice is telling me to buy another set (or one large one). At what point do you throw in the towell?

 

[Dhadley]

Re: when to throw in the towel (and buy another one

Tell me how much you want for the twins as is and I'll tell you if youre ready to throw in the towel or not.

 

[cowboyup]

Re: when to throw in the towel (and buy another one

I get the point. I guess the other part of the answer lies in the cost of new plus future repairs. I've heard some good things about these motors, but it just gets discouraging when i replace/rebuild one part only to find another, more expensive part that needs attention..kinda like the crankshaft splines. Soon, i'll have fixed darn near everything.

 

[lark2004]

Re: when to throw in the towel (and buy another one

Then you know that is fixed properly. If you go and buy another second hand engine, you only buy someone else's problems. If you buy a new engine, you will probably spend alot more then what it will cost to finish rebuilding your twins.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: when to throw in the towel (and buy another one

What is it that has you so discouraged?

 

[roscoe]

Re: when to throw in the towel (and buy another one

Selling twins? Blonde or brunette? Height, weight, and arse size please.

 

[cowboyup]

Re: when to throw in the towel (and buy another one

When i bought the rig in feb, i knew the #1 cylinder was low. I figured hey, replace a piston, rings, rebuild carbs etc and i'm good to go. To make a long story short, I end up with a leaker block, so i have that fixed get the block back and one cylinder is out of round. Back to the machine shop (different one). I noticed water in the lower unit oil, so i ended up tearing that apart too. At this point i'll skip the long version on the minor aggravations (brass insert check valves in the powerhead, finding parts (even with twincity outboards) and wife ever so politely asking why its taking so long). Oh, not to forget crankshaft issues....it's going out to Tom on Monday. I just hope the other engine is ok....at least the initial compression test was alright. Don't even get me started on the boat (stringers, non-skid and wiring. Whew! Man that felt good. Maybe i just needed to vent.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: when to throw in the towel (and buy another one

Ah! I see! Youre selling the motors because the boat needed stringers. <br /><br />Just kidding! I now understand the complex project. Have no fear. When its done youll get many times over of pleasure vs your frustration now. Youll not regret it.

 

[cowboyup]

Re: when to throw in the towel (and buy another one

Thanks for the encouragement. I have to confess i've really enjoyed taking things apart (carbs and lower unit), reading the manual and learning how things work. I' ve also been keeping a journal and time log on my progress. Hardly heirloom material, but i can keep track of exactly what i did late at night and what to look forward to the next. Between the boat and motors, I'm in for 240 hours so far. Let's see, i owe myself and family 30 days on the water next summer.

 

[lark2004]

Re: when to throw in the towel (and buy another one

You should try my project. I bought two motor in pieces, am now halfway through putting the mechanical jigsaw back together. Lots of fun

 

[Dhadley]

Re: when to throw in the towel (and buy another one

Keeping a log is a great idea. Pictures are a good thing too. Probably not as interesting to anyone else but you'll like it.<br /><br />I like your accounting of time owed for late nights. I think youre short changing yourself a bit. Unless you mean 30 days for you (with family naturally) and 30 days for the family (with you naturally).