Recent content by antioch01

I am a believer all works out for the best,,,,, no worries. I do love that saying though !!!!

Oh I am definitely a hands on type,, and planned to do all myself, except maybe pressure cleaning the bottom. The main issue was no steering, so no water test. I made the offer anyway and figured all the issues in the price. Just not quite enough cash to make it happen. I think the engines would...

Well, they did not accept the offer,, too much sentimental value. They plan to address many of the issues to get more out of it. Thanks again for all the replies,,, much appreciated, Looking again.

You guys are right if this was a traditional deal,,,, it is not. I am offering to purchase cash, as is, no broker,, that is the reason for no survey and my own diligence prior to making the offer.

Too late,,,, already made the offer,,, if it is accepted I will post many vids,,,,,

I have always trusted my instincts and gut feelings,,, in stocks and life in general. And in this case with a lot of appreciated input from this forum. So far I have been very blessed. I understand the piece of mind, but my experience with professionals has not always given me that and instead...

That pretty much sums up my thoughts as to the differences in cost / time. And the indications and data available. Now it is a matter of placing that bet, we will see here soon.

Well, there is a lot to lose if I am wrong, and they require a major O/H,,,,, the amount I am willing to pay for the boat is contemplating being able to use the engines. Also, if the time required to repair takes too long then the dry time in a DIY yard also becomes expensive. I plan to use that...

3208's and gen have 15-40 Rotella,,,,, trans not sure. Will have to check with mechanic that did the oil changes and start-up. I am leaning towards the consensus of taking the chance and running them.

I know Detroit is very, very adamant about only using straight 40 diesel quality oil in their two strokes, and so far I have not seen them budge on the issue, even with the new multi viscosity oils, so that is what I maintain in it. This boat has 15-40 new oil now,, not sure changing to a single...

You are right about straight 40 hard to find, I have to order cases from my wholesaler. Not many 2 stroke diesels left on the road. Thanks for the heads up on the exhaust valve setting. It is in the book, but I had not looked that far, was more concerned with the intake issue.

Do you think the straight weight oil would be better ? Why ? I have only used 15-40 in everything except our bus,, 8V92 Detroit. It takes straight 40 ONLY, NO EXCEPTIONS. I have heard many reasons why,, but curious about your recommendation. I am pretty sure the new oil that is in them now is...

Yes,,, will definitely stick a feeler gauge to see what they look like while the cover is off. Also hope there was enough residual oil on everything when it was fired after sitting so long,,, going to look for scuffing on any of the wear surfaces. I have access to DA book. .015 is the valve spec.

I am leaning towards your thoughts FF, The smoke is minimal as is the blow back so I am inclined to think the valves are just not quite sealing and hopefully some run time at a medium RPM may help all. There is no sound at all coming from the intake or exhaust like you would expect from a bent...

I have ruled out a head gasket,,, since both engines are almost exactly the same amount of blow back. And it is minimal. So I found it hard to believe they both have blown head gaskets, also there are no bubbles in the coolant, or milk in the oil. I am wondering if anyone has noticed this blow...