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Any experience with Rebuilt Inboard Marine Engines?
I need a rebuilt Chevy 350 Engine for my boat.
Does anybody have any information about the engines sold at http://www.RebuiltMarineEngines.com They look like their built pretty well and have a great warranty. What else should I look for? Shipping, Warranty, Parts, ???? Thanks |
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Any experience with Rebuilt Inboard Marine Engines?
I know a mechanic that regularly uses Jasper rebuilt engines for a fleet of
linen trucks and he swears by them. I think they do marine rebuilds too, might be worth a look. Anyone else have any experience using them? http://www.jasperengines.com/ "bhtiek" wrote in message m... I need a rebuilt Chevy 350 Engine for my boat. Does anybody have any information about the engines sold at http://www.RebuiltMarineEngines.com They look like their built pretty well and have a great warranty. What else should I look for? Shipping, Warranty, Parts, ???? Thanks |
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Any experience with Rebuilt Inboard Marine Engines?
I have used Rockey Mountain Engines before. Good warranty!. Never needed
it. Just make sure you have a GOOD mechanic to install it. I had mech-e-neck at a local marina screw up a new install so bad the engine blew in 4.3 hours by the hobbs.. Wouldn't warranty his work either. Capt Frank bhtiek wrote: I need a rebuilt Chevy 350 Engine for my boat. Does anybody have any information about the engines sold at http://www.RebuiltMarineEngines.com They look like their built pretty well and have a great warranty. What else should I look for? Shipping, Warranty, Parts, ???? Thanks |
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Any experience with Rebuilt Inboard Marine Engines?
Frank,
That sucks, sorry to hear it. What would you do in the future? Look for an outfit that guarantee's it's work. Do any of them do that? I guess suing this outfit wouldn't be worth it. Paul "Capt. Frank Hopkins" wrote in message hlink.net... I have used Rockey Mountain Engines before. Good warranty!. Never needed it. Just make sure you have a GOOD mechanic to install it. I had mech-e-neck at a local marina screw up a new install so bad the engine blew in 4.3 hours by the hobbs.. Wouldn't warranty his work either. Capt Frank |
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Any experience with Rebuilt Inboard Marine Engines?
Hi Paul,
In the "future" I found a reputable marine mechanic. I allow this man to work on all my commercial vessels and my personal boat as well. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone. He is a mercruiser certified repair shop, and even has a dyno. Call him (don't email) for any parts needs you may have. He has quite a collection of outdrive and engine components. (He once sold me a rebuilt alpha 1 drive complete for $750.00!) Westside Marine 6964 W. 12th Street Jacksonville, Florida 32220 Phone: 904-695-2756 Fax: 904-695-2726 http://www.westsidemarine1.com Regards, Capt. Frank Hopkins silvermandrel/antivirus/.netscape.net remove /antivirus/ to email me See my personal website for child and pet safety and St. Johns River info. http://www.home.earthlink.net/~aartworks Paul Schilter wrote: Frank, That sucks, sorry to hear it. What would you do in the future? Look for an outfit that guarantee's it's work. Do any of them do that? I guess suing this outfit wouldn't be worth it. Paul "Capt. Frank Hopkins" wrote in message hlink.net... I have used Rockey Mountain Engines before. Good warranty!. Never needed it. Just make sure you have a GOOD mechanic to install it. I had mech-e-neck at a local marina screw up a new install so bad the engine blew in 4.3 hours by the hobbs.. Wouldn't warranty his work either. Capt Frank |
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Any experience with Rebuilt Inboard Marine Engines?
"Capt. Frank Hopkins" wrote in message thlink.net...
Hi Paul, In the "future" I found a reputable marine mechanic. I allow this man to work on all my commercial vessels and my personal boat as well. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone. He is a mercruiser certified repair shop, and even has a dyno. Call him (don't email) for any parts needs you may have. He has quite a collection of outdrive and engine components. (He once sold me a rebuilt alpha 1 drive complete for $750.00!) Westside Marine 6964 W. 12th Street Jacksonville, Florida 32220 Phone: 904-695-2756 Fax: 904-695-2726 http://www.westsidemarine1.com Regards, Capt. Frank Hopkins silvermandrel/antivirus/.netscape.net remove /antivirus/ to email me See my personal website for child and pet safety and St. Johns River info. http://www.home.earthlink.net/~aartworks Paul Schilter wrote: Frank, That sucks, sorry to hear it. What would you do in the future? Look for an outfit that guarantee's it's work. Do any of them do that? I guess suing this outfit wouldn't be worth it. Paul "Capt. Frank Hopkins" wrote in message hlink.net... I have used Rockey Mountain Engines before. Good warranty!. Never needed it. Just make sure you have a GOOD mechanic to install it. I had mech-e-neck at a local marina screw up a new install so bad the engine blew in 4.3 hours by the hobbs.. Wouldn't warranty his work either. Capt Frank When we're talking about gas engines, a properly re-machined and re-built engine is better than a brand new one. Engine blocks have stress built into their castings simply due to the molding process they go through. Over time, that stress works it's way out, in the form of things no longer aligning up. When re-machined everything is now "true" and will stay that way. The problem with re-builds is that the end results are a function of the re-builder, and just how much they put into the engine. If they re-machine the block, re-condition the crank and connecting rods, hone the bores properly, re-build the heads properly, and use high quality parts, you'll never have a problem with the engine. But if they skimp on machining and re-use lots of parts that should be replaced, it will show. So choose your re-builder carefully is the best advice I can give. |
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Any experience with Rebuilt Inboard Marine Engines?
Capt. Frank,
Thanks for the tip, I book marked it. So does this gentleman have a guarantee on his work? I guess the question is, "Should you look for a written guarantee, or isn't this commonly done in the boat repair industry?" Paul "Capt. Frank Hopkins" wrote in message hlink.net... Hi Paul, In the "future" I found a reputable marine mechanic. I allow this man to work on all my commercial vessels and my personal boat as well. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone. He is a mercruiser certified repair shop, and even has a dyno. Call him (don't email) for any parts needs you may have. He has quite a collection of outdrive and engine components. (He once sold me a rebuilt alpha 1 drive complete for $750.00!) Westside Marine 6964 W. 12th Street Jacksonville, Florida 32220 Phone: 904-695-2756 Fax: 904-695-2726 http://www.westsidemarine1.com Regards, Capt. Frank Hopkins silvermandrel/antivirus/.netscape.net remove /antivirus/ to email me See my personal website for child and pet safety and St. Johns River info. http://www.home.earthlink.net/~aartworks Paul Schilter wrote: Frank, That sucks, sorry to hear it. What would you do in the future? Look for an outfit that guarantee's it's work. Do any of them do that? I guess suing this outfit wouldn't be worth it. Paul "Capt. Frank Hopkins" wrote in message hlink.net... I have used Rockey Mountain Engines before. Good warranty!. Never needed it. Just make sure you have a GOOD mechanic to install it. I had mech-e-neck at a local marina screw up a new install so bad the engine blew in 4.3 hours by the hobbs.. Wouldn't warranty his work either. Capt Frank |
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