Pulled heads, took pics. Opinions needed

**CarlCVX20** · 06-28-2021, 09:02 AM

Thanks to all for the advice and encouragement. I need to figure out what my next steps are going to be.

**H2OPERF** · 06-28-2021, 09:12 AM

Both cylinders #1 and #5 that have damage also appear to have iron sleeves so you can Hone/bore it oversize if not done already. If the rest have good chrome you will be set with a few pistons.. If you get into it i have some NOS merc pistons in the boxes.

**CarlCVX20** · 06-28-2021, 09:13 AM

Sorry for all the newbie questions but what can happen if I don't make this repair?

**rock** · 06-28-2021, 09:17 AM

You will end up with a new anchor.

Rock

**rjdubiel** · 06-28-2021, 09:22 AM

This is a 1978 steel bore, you have options to go oversized and you will have a motor that will last another 40 years!

**ChrisCarsonMarine** · 06-28-2021, 10:17 AM

A 1978 2.4 Was not a steel bore motor,Although a couple cylinders do have aftermarket steel sleeves installed,necessary when the chrome plating is damaged,and the owner does not want to go the expence of a re-plate job,Chris

**rjdubiel** · 06-28-2021, 11:08 AM

Its a 200 2.4, my bad. Just assumed a 150 or 175 2.0.

**ChrisCarsonMarine** · 06-28-2021, 12:03 PM

Got it

**flabum1017** · 06-29-2021, 04:56 PM

Originally Posted by kellytheaker

I suggest put some head gaskets on it and get on the water and just don't squeeze it to far and in a month and a half- take the powerhead off and do it up . Our season is short . Winter is the time for that .

roll more aluminum off the piston, seize it up and do more damage like twisting a crank or breaking a rod sending through the side of the block......

**CarlCVX20** · 06-30-2021, 08:32 AM

What is the likely cause of the aluminum meltdown and what can I do to prevent this moving forward?

**rock** · 06-30-2021, 09:11 AM

Well the motor is 43 years old. That skirt has been rubbing the cylinder walls for a long time. Insufficient oil or cooling causing heat to develop. Piston could be distorted due to hours on motor. Numerous issues could be the culprit but the bottom line is it is old. Has destroyed itself before (steel sleeves) and possibly original issue was not correctly addressed. With the right amount of money and the right guy doin the work it could run for another 40 years. Now ya gotta decide is it worth the investment to rebuild very old technology or maybe move up to a 2.5 or newer. Not an easy pill to swallow but that poor thing has done an admirable job and like many of us is ready for retirement or one hell of an investment to keep on keepin on. JMO.

Rock

**25two.stroke** · 06-30-2021, 09:12 AM

Overheating
Plugged carb
Bad Gas
Too much timing
Improper Jetting

**CarlCVX20** · 06-30-2021, 11:00 AM

I think it would be a great project for the right person but that dude isn't me. My wife doesn't like riding with me because of the smokiness. We've already been stranded because if a broken drive shaft. I have new gaskets on order and I'll give the carbs a good cleaning but that's gonna be it. I'll ride it out till I find the right replacement. Thanks for your help and insights.