Is it worth it!?

TickledPink · February 28

I really have a pile of shite engine in this boat.
I turned the ignition key and heard a god awful screeching noise from the engine like something is stuck. I did record it but can't see how to attach videos on here. Any ideas?

YYZRC · February 28

Did you recently change the impeller? Could be the belt slipping because the impeller is wound the wrong way. If so, easy fix, just put a wrench on the pulley and turn it 90 degrees in the direction of the belt rotation.

Aqua_Aura · February 28

You can upload to YouTube or Google drive and then link it here. If you use Android you can share directly from the video and create a link as well.

PickleRick · February 29

What engine do you have on the boat? I'm assuming a gas GM/Chevy engine being in a 250. Other than issues from lack of maintenance, water intrusion from old risers/manifolds and obviously age, the only real gripe about them is being thirsty for fuel.

Try to put a socket on the crank pulley and spin the engine, could be something simple as a starter issue

TickledPink · February 29

https://1drv.ms/v/s!Aj6uq63jLhvVgqZZ49fNEfFA2k7CpQ

I hope this works!

aero3113 · February 29

It’s doesn’t sound internal. I would replace the starter and see how it sounds.

dalek · February 29

Check you have not lost your power steering fluid.

YYZRC · February 29

Is the belt turning properly? Can’t see it in the vid.

Rich_ · February 29

Didn’t watch video but screech is usually a belt. Alternator frozen?

rasbury · March 3

Or a fresh water pump...got to see what's moving and what's not...fresh or raw water cooled?

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