Blown 115

[Morning Calm Bass Hunter]

Good evening everyone. Well its finally time for me to ask for help. This weekend was a bad tournament weekend for me. I blew the rings apart on 1 cylinder on my rude 115 year 1980 model E115TLCSA sn J0003227 Motor during pre-fish. After pulling the motor apart 3 pistons and all 4 cylinder walls had some damage. With the cylinder and piston with the blown rings being the worst. The question I have is are there after market cylinder sleeves on the market? I have found a site where I can get pistons,rings, piston bearings and rod end cap bearings for over $800 not shipped. If I can't get sleeves does anybody know where I might get a cylinder case and what that might cost me? Also does anyone know what the bore dimensions are on the std. cylinder so I might be able to tell if this motor was ever bored over? Thanks for help. Pete

[gearcaseman]

Pete, The std. bore on your 115 is 3.500." You can bore up to .060 over if needed. Piston kits with rings, clips, & wrist pin are in the 60.00-75.00 range. Sleeves are in the 30.00-50.00 range. An average price on a used block should be in the 100.00-300.00 range, depending on quality, bore size, cleanliness,e.t.c. Hope this helps.

[Morning Calm Bass Hunter]

Thanks for the help. I haven't found any place that has sleeves for it.

[ChampioNman]

Pete,
There is a parts supplier in FLA that sells sleeves for your motor but I can't remember the name of the company. They are online though.