Fichts-are they worth rebuilding?

[Relesm]

I was considering rebuilding my motor, 01 225. but I have read and been told that once they start giving trouble they are not worth putting any more money into. Is this true? It has never given me any problems. I just put on a new water pump and had the compression checked. One of the cylinders on the starbord side (I think) was about 95 all the others were 120 or better. This was the first time I had the compression checked and it may have been that way a long time.
What should I do? Rebuild or repower with another motor? All I want is a reliable ride. Thanks for any advice.

[BfloSmallies]

Other than the compression being a little low on the one cylinder, how is the motor running?. Have you ever de-carboned the motor, may help a little with the compression. Whether you rebuild or replace, depends on your wallet. I think the 01 FICHTS were better motors than the 98-00. I'm sure the experts will chime in. They may want your model and serial number though.

[Danrude]

It would worth a try to do a good decarb to see if that cylinder would come up in pressure. Even if you have been decarbing give it a try. One thing about the Ficht motors is that if the heads do not come up to temperature then they will build up carbon quickly, you may want to check the temp.

[Relesm]

You guys may be right. Im bad to run slow from one place to another while fishing and not get the temps up on the motor. Other than that the motor has been doing a real good job when I do make a long run. I dont have the ser#s with me. I do run seafoam in almost every fill up. When the mechanic did my water pump we also checked the compression (first time ever) and he did spray some fogging spray in that cylinder to see if it would change anything. It didnt. But we did change plugs that day and they looked pretty bad even though they had only been in there for 6 months.

[BfloSmallies]

As you know, fogging oil will not break down the carbon, Make sure he indexed the new plugs, with the early DI motors, it is not recommended you troll or run at low speeds for an extended period, the carbon will build up quick and foul the plugs. If you can afford it, run XD-100, then you do not need to use Seafoam.

[Relesm]

I didn't know that. Yea we indexed the plugs. and I also didnt know that I shouldnt run low speeds for an extended periods. but I never had any problem fouling plugs. I will switch to the xd-100. I have always run 100% synthetic Pennzoil.
I appreciated the replies and I'll try a decarb to see if the compression comes up on that cylinder. Will changeing from the QC12pep to the QC10pep plugs help any?

[ChampioNman]

Check this thread out. http://www.bbcboards.net...rhaul

That is an old trick, shooting oil into the cylinder to see if compression will come up. It would indicate worn rings if the compression came up.

[jeffnick]

I lost a cylinder in a 2000 115 Ficht. After much, much research I decided to replace it with an E-Tec. I came to the conclusion that the Ficht is pretty much an orphan and that parts and service will be harder and harder to find as time goes on. That and the prompt, no BS way E-Tec concerns are handled makes me very comfortable with my decision, not to mention my motor being viable for years down the road.

I'd run the Ficht 'till it quits, then go E-Tec while I parted out the old motor.

[Relesm]

Thanks for the opinion That pretty much what I had been told. I just cant stand the thought of breaking down in a Tx. next year. I can afford another mtr. But need to do something with this one. No body wants it in trade, or sale. What did you do with your old mtr?

[BfloSmallies]

If you are going to just replace it, worth your while to part it out, you will make out better. If keeping, decard, routine maintenence and it may run another 200 hrs. Nobody knows!

[ezellmer]

Being that it is a 2001, that means it is a 3.3L, which is good. If you just have a little low compression on one cylinder, you could probably get it back up to snuff relatively cheap, maybe just new rings. It is worth it on this motor to investigate making that cylinder right. Since there is not yet any catastrophic damage I would keep it.

[Relesm]

So would it hurt it to keep running it like it is, even if decarb dont help?

[THERAKE]

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[Relesm]

IM back. Ill try to call ASAP or you can reach me at 276-608-9238.

[leckbass]

your outta your mind if you get rid of it because of that, it could run for years more

[ChampioNman]

Yep if you are afraid of it I will make a trip up to VA to take it off your hands provided it is for free.

[NASCAR]

I love mine. It is great on fuel.

[Relesm]

Motor is for sale, make offer....

[leckbass]

I'll drive down and pick it up this weekend

[Relesm]

Make reasonable offer!!