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garykocis 
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 Topic: Rebuilt Engine - Ford 302Posted: May-19-2018 at 10:31pm |
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I've been researching rebuilt marine engines. My 78 Mustang 17 wasn't running last season, and after trying a bunch of ideas (rebuilt carb, etc), I'm thinking of getting a rebuilt engine (Ford 302). I've heard that Jasper is the best (but maybe pricey), and also looking at Rapido Marine. Anyone have first hand experience with a rebuilt engine from these or other sources?
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KENO
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Posted: May-19-2018 at 10:48pm |
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This may seem kinda silly of me, but after reading your old posts from last year, it sounds like you have a spark issue keeping the engine from starting.
You say you hadn't had a problem starting it in the past 1o years so it must have run OK before the "no start" issue. Did you get things figured out? If you get a new/rebuilt engine and transfer your ignition, fuel system and other marine parts to it, then you might have a new engine that won't run either. |
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Posted: May-20-2018 at 9:42am |
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Ditto what KENO says.
I would rebuild before replace. Seem you have less serious issues to figure out before you get to that step? Pictures? |
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Posted: May-20-2018 at 9:55am |
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Gary,
I have to agree as well.
I suggest going back to your no start post from last year and reviewing the suggestions. |
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garykocis
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Posted: May-20-2018 at 11:56am |
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Thanks for the responses. I did have electronic ignition installed during the prior cycle of trying to get engine running well. That did help. I have a compression issue, and that is what got me thinking about engine re-build. Just feeling like I've tried other options, and it is challenging (impossible) to find someone who will work on a 1978 engine here in northern Virginia.
I'll have a look at prior post/responses too. |
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: May-20-2018 at 11:59am |
Gary, Then who would be doing the engine swap? What are the compression numbers? |
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garykocis
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Posted: May-20-2018 at 7:36pm |
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I have a marina (Backyard Boats in Maryland) who will do some work on the boat. They took the original engine out, and will drop one back in for me. I don't have the compression numbers handy. But I know that one cylinder was doing nothing (pulled that spark plug wire and no noticeable change to engine idle).
Also looking at Summit's ATK rebuilt Marine engines (that were mentioned in at least on posting). |
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: May-20-2018 at 8:57pm |
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Gary,
OK, now I'm understanding more. You are planning on purchasing a complete engine rather than a short or long block correct? What about the trans? |
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Posted: May-20-2018 at 10:50pm |
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Sorry about your engine woes.
Lot's of missing puzzle pieces here, but with regards to your motor, Does it not run, or does it run poorly? Several engine builders even more machine shops in your area. (google searches). A 302 marine-specific engine rebuild kit runs around 1200-1400., includes everything. Machine shop labor depends on needs, but a low compression, or dead cylinder may not require too much. |
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Posted: May-21-2018 at 12:31am |
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Gary, while I don't have any personal experience with any of the ones you've listed I could tell you some not so good stories relayed to me about a couple of them. IMO when you buy a reman engine from a large mega shop it's kind of a roll of the dice. You're a customer/ order number and no one really ever has to look you in the face if there's a problem. A horror story with an unnamed mega shop replacement diesel for my Son's truck last year drove that point home all too well.
That's why my 2 cents would be to follow Brian's suggestion and shop for good machine shops locally. Second choice would be one of the many smaller, but commercially available shops that have a good reputation. Again, just my opinions |
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Posted: May-21-2018 at 9:58am |
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Really should do a leak down test on bad engine. No need for it to be installed. Could just be a bad valve.
Your technician should be able do do that in an hour. |
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