Autoteacher
Senior Member
We popped an engine on our sea trial yesterday. Best guess is our Volvo Penta TAMD60C had a bit of carbon come loose and break a ring causing the crankcase back pressure to increase to a puff of smoke and pressure on each power stroke of that cylinder. Engine runs with good oil pressure and no overheating, skips and puff. 20 years ago I would already have it apart and the parts ordered. I must decide now:
1. to sell at a drastically reduced price
2. have someone in Jax fix it at high labor and parts+ time+dockage, the lease is up here at Ortega in Jan. All the yards want you there on their dock.
3. Take the boat around on one engine to pine island where the house we bought has a dock and fix it myself as time and back allow.
There may be more choices I don't see at this time. The engines and diesel are no mystery to me. I have repaired bigger and smaller types of diesel. The best solution has not appeared as I look at my options. Any Ideas? Yes, I know Volvos are expensive and parts are hard to find. Anyone have a salvaged dry engine lying around the dock?
1. to sell at a drastically reduced price
2. have someone in Jax fix it at high labor and parts+ time+dockage, the lease is up here at Ortega in Jan. All the yards want you there on their dock.
3. Take the boat around on one engine to pine island where the house we bought has a dock and fix it myself as time and back allow.
There may be more choices I don't see at this time. The engines and diesel are no mystery to me. I have repaired bigger and smaller types of diesel. The best solution has not appeared as I look at my options. Any Ideas? Yes, I know Volvos are expensive and parts are hard to find. Anyone have a salvaged dry engine lying around the dock?