Hi John,
From the sound of it, at this point, you might be better to consider
replacing your present engine with a rebuilt engine that will have a
warrantee. To me it indicates you may be facing not only current
replacement or repairs but additional repairs in the future.
Best wishes,
Dave Hoy
WYANOKEE #6295
Camden, Maine
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Need advice.
My Model 15/5411 Universal is ailing. Several months ago had the
exhaust manifold replaced after replacing several freeze plugs (water
leak). Soon thereafter the exhaust pipe riser developed a hole and as
a result the engine compartment was flooded with exhaust
smoke/carbon. The exhaust pipe riser was replaced. Soon thereafter
I started smelling exhaust fumes. Bottom line. Mechanic has
diagnosed the problem as piston ring failure caused by the engine
ingesting the carbon exhaust/carbon. Due to the ring failure I have
"blow by", that is, exhaust gases are blown into the crank case and
exit the engine via the breather tube, which causes exhaust gases in
the cabin. the smell that I have noticed.
I am faced with an engine overhaul and some big time boat units.
Rings need to be replaced and any other problems caused by the carbon
build-up needs to be corrected, i.e. cylinder walls, bearings, etc.
Does anyone have any experience with this problem?
Any observations and/or suggestions would be appreciated.
John Jennings
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