My New Project Boat, Not A Glastron, But My Wife Loves It...

[buckz6319]

Dewayne, I'm going back to work (limited schedule) tomorrow, let me talk to the machine shop foreman there and see what he can come up with okay!?  He may know where you could pick up a used or reconditioned block for a reasonable price, and he also has a pretty good rapport with the guys at Dover in Atl..  As Brandon said they can often repair what you've got at very reasonable $.  I'll send you a text or call later today, don't throw in the towel yet!

thanks Mark
I am planing my next move, and that is to put the engine back on the stand, once I get my new hydraulic 8 ton long ram jack replaced. That went out on me too, seals went bad, cost more for the rebuild kit, than it does to just buy another.

I want to turn the engine over on the stand, with my block off plate still in place on the engine, and the pan removed.

I want to pressure test the block, and maybe I can see where the  location of that crack is. I have been using dark dyed water so I hopefully it will be easy to spot. I am curious...

thanks again Mark, for taking the time to respond, and offer some assistance.
in the mean time I will work on the other parts of the boat, that need attention

[buckz6319]

Take the block and have it checked out for sure heck have both the head and the block checked out they can fix a crack they did on mine and only cost a couple hundred more.

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thanks for the input:)
I did and inspection on a structure last week for a man that owns a welding shop. He and I were talking and got on my boat engine subject. I asked " If i had an internally crack in the block can it be welded?" he said "yes, but! only a select few can cold weld cast iron, and I am one of them"

I will see him again this week, he has one more inspection to get through before I can release him to occupy his new structure. I will also talk to him about my block

[buckz6319]

Well, yet again another update. I was able to put the engine back on the stand, and remove the pan. I left the block off and head installed so I can continue to pressurize the block, and see where that crack is

here is what I discovered...time to start looking for an used engine
 http://youtu.be/ssQlo3o2FRc

and the crank bearings are toast

[Jason]

Well at least you can feel satisfied you found the source. This thread will be very valuable in the future for people hunting down the source of milky oil. Yep, time to start looking for a new motor.

[75starflight]

Well at least you found it.

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[buckz6319]

yes, I feel good that I found it also...
thanks again for all the help:).

I have disassembled the entire engine today, nothing left but an empty block!
I needed to take out some frustrations lol 

I will be working another engine this coming weekend for a friend. I will be replacing the head gasket, timing chain, ect, ect.. on a 2004 Ecotec 2.2 double OHV, has a misfire in cylinder 3. I have narrowed it down to a possible burnt exhaust valve, cracked head, warped head....we shall see

I will make some decent cash from the repair, and will put that towards another engine

[Jason]

Those ecotecs have timing chain issues. Make sure it's nice and tight and guides are not broken.

[buckz6319]

Those ecotecs have timing chain issues. Make sure it's nice and tight and guides are not broken.

yes, I know, and thanks for the heads up:) they also have TTY bolts. I hope I don't break one off, that would be bad luck

[Rosscoe]

I admire your persistence Dewayne. An unfortunate out come in any case.

[buckz6319]

I admire your persistence Dewayne. An unfortunate out come in any case.

thank you!
I am now probably going to sell parts from this engine, to help me with a purchase on another

[Jason]

Well, if you want to sell the ignition system off it let me know.

[buckz6319]

Well, if you want to sell the ignition system off it let me know.

I'm interested. I just purchased a new cap and rotor, still in the box.

let me know all the parts you need, then pm me with an offer. I will respond and maybe we can work out something

[buckz6319]

Just an update
I have almost finished my side job, of repairing his daughters car. It has been a big job, total head rebuild, new timing set, water pump, tty bolts and various other parts

Anyways, when finished,  and everything works as it should
I will have som cash to put todards another enging:)
Getting closer....
Have a great day everyone

[Hyperacme]

Money to feed your addiction !
LOL

[buckz6319]

Money to feed your addiction !
LOL

lol...you can see the excitement in my spelling