Came across you channel, tip never run the motor without the water attached to the unit….. you might wanna order replacement parts for the lower end propeller, etc., etc. change all the oils and before you tried to crank it you should’ve pulled the spark plugs and put oil down all the cylinders excellent way to bend that to the cylinder wall, looking forward to the videos.
I worked for Mercruiser in Stillwater, love seeing an engine and drive that came out of the plant! I always wonder when I see a boat in the year range I worked there if I had my hands on that motor at one point. In the cafeteria we had the engine covers from over the years on the walls being used at light shades, it was pretty cool.
Pull them plugs first on the next one you do, lube the cylinders. bumping the key like that, plugs in and being stuck. good way to Break the block where starter goes. Good video though
Ben, Im assuming you know that you roasted your pump impellrd with all that running of the engine with no water supply. Regardless, looks like youve got a real diamond in the rough there. A real crime that it was left out in the weather.
I bought a boat one time had the same problem. Do you know what it turned out to be the outdrive was locked up which ties in with a couple ties in with the motor and will not allow the motor to turn over
Pull the sparkles ✨ first young man.
Came across you channel, tip never run the motor without the water attached to the unit….. you might wanna order replacement parts for the lower end propeller, etc., etc. change all the oils and before you tried to crank it you should’ve pulled the spark plugs and put oil down all the cylinders excellent way to bend that to the cylinder wall, looking forward to the videos.
Man why don't this channel have alot more subs then it does. This guy is good at what he does. Can't wait for future posts. Much love from Maryland❤❤❤
Appreciate it! Share it if you enjoy ;)
If the block has JB in it, really doesn’t matter if the engine spins. Good content, enjoying it 👍🏼
I worked for Mercruiser in Stillwater, love seeing an engine and drive that came out of the plant! I always wonder when I see a boat in the year range I worked there if I had my hands on that motor at one point. In the cafeteria we had the engine covers from over the years on the walls being used at light shades, it was pretty cool.
That's awesome! Thanks for sharing
Nice project boat! It's always fun to see "will it crank?" kind of videos
Nice content, love seeing old abandoned stuff brought back to life.
Great video, really enjoyed that. Keep up the good work. Subscribed
Thanks!
I am excited for part 2. I love those old Cobalts.
Stay tuned! more to come; they're good boats that's for sure
Great video, i bought a 1988 cobalt condurre 200 last year ...awsome boat. Finished renovation last month. Greetings from Belgium
Thanks! any of the condurre line are great boats
Love the channel and how you explain everything this channel should have way more subs
Thanks for stopping by!
Great Job. Awesome video
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed
Excellent mechanic when he knows what the smell of 10w30 is
Has potential
This is Awesome !
Thanks!
Pull them plugs first on the next one you do, lube the cylinders. bumping the key like that, plugs in and being stuck. good way to Break the block where starter goes. Good video though
Thanks for the tip!
Ben, Im assuming you know that you roasted your pump impellrd with all that running of the engine with no water supply. Regardless, looks like youve got a real diamond in the rough there. A real crime that it was left out in the weather.
Oh yeah that impeller was cooked long ago. part two in the works now where we swap it out for a new one!
I recommend buying the key way to bolt up to the crank pulley. Very easy to break those bolts off and be screwed.
Good recommendation, thanks!
@@bensboats yessir I’m not an old head either I’m 21 and leaning from experience.😂 let me just say I wasn’t the lucky one.
Dude! Get a break bar on that crank bolt! You’re only using a 3/8 rachet!
Don't want to break that bolt! Makes for a real bad day....
@@bensboats I get that, but you can also break the starter bolts out of the bolt using the starter to crank a locked up engine
How to bend a rod 101...
I bought a boat one time had the same problem. Do you know what it turned out to be the outdrive was locked up which ties in with a couple ties in with the motor and will not allow the motor to turn over
That can happen! Luckily this drive seems ok