antioch01
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Feb 21, 2012
- Messages
- 55
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Make
- 28' Cigarette SS, 20' Picklefork jet W/ Blown B/B
I am looking at a '93 motor yacht with twin 3208's. Engines only have less than 100 original hours. Yea, I know, but 1 owner had med issues caused the low hours.
It is my first documented one owner vessel I have seen.
Here is my question,, with that low of hours, is it possible the rings are not seated yet ?
I can see blow back huffing from the intake breathers on both engines while running. There are no noises and the engines are running smooth.
I suspected maybe the intake valves may not be sealing completely, and it may get better with some running.
Also there is some smoke while running and did not clear up. Not a lot of smoke but some.
I am a little scared of signs, but it may be a jewel in the rough, just not sure if it is worth the chance.
Any insight would be appreciated.
It is my first documented one owner vessel I have seen.
Here is my question,, with that low of hours, is it possible the rings are not seated yet ?
I can see blow back huffing from the intake breathers on both engines while running. There are no noises and the engines are running smooth.
I suspected maybe the intake valves may not be sealing completely, and it may get better with some running.
Also there is some smoke while running and did not clear up. Not a lot of smoke but some.
I am a little scared of signs, but it may be a jewel in the rough, just not sure if it is worth the chance.
Any insight would be appreciated.