Other than checking compression and lower unit for water in the oil, what should I expect a dealer to do to check out an engine I'm may be purchasing.
Any reason I can't do it myself?
Other than checking compression and lower unit for water in the oil, what should I expect a dealer to do to check out an engine I'm may be purchasing.
Any reason I can't do it myself?
That is pretty much it.
<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by AtoZ »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">
Any reason I can't do it myself?</td></tr></table>
An experienced tech on those motors may notice things that may have been jury-rigged or ready to cause problems or signs of abuse, etc. while inspecting it.
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<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by SEAHORSE »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">
An experienced tech on those motors may notice things that may have been jury-rigged or ready to cause problems or signs of abuse, etc. while inspecting it.</td></tr></table>
And they can perform a leak down test, which IMHO is the best indicator of internal engine health. JMHO
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