rebuilding

[TTriton]

I normally go as cheap as possible but I want to pull out all the stops with I rebuild the next couple engine's. My quesiton is should I replace undamaged pistons on a chrome bore 2.4L Merc just because? I want to do everything that I should but I don't want to waste money for no reason at all.


I did a emergency repair yesterday to get our towboat back in the water. SO I want to have a ready to go powerhead for the next break down

[ODDD1]

JESUS, triton....ya know what happens to cheap rebuilds????????? THEY COME APART SOON ENOUGH THAT EVBERYBODY LOOKS AT YOU! Reman cranks, cheap pistons, aftermarket bearings/gaskets have no place in something you are gonna see again......buy quality parts and spend time on prep/assembly...be thourough or be screwed.

[TTriton]

I'm normally in a rush to get the boat back in the water but right now I'm getting engine's ready before I need them so I want to do it right. I know rushing is what causes me more work so that is why I'm asking.

[alan knight]

If you are an outboard or any type of mechanic as you claim you are. Read the service manual and mic the pistons. nuf said have a good one

[TTriton]

I was aware of the magic of a micrometer but I was asking for a general consinsis of other mechanics if they have an opinion if all the pistions should be replaced for good measure when doing a compleate rebuild.

[Bill Gohr]

Cheap rebuilds are nothing but quicker failures........