The good: spark plug removal, spraying lube in cylinders. Your patience. Your good luck in getting it running. The bad: This is a text book way to burn out a starter. Between 1:40 and 2:17 you rotated the crank but the water pump pulley did not rotate. This proves either the water pump pulley (top center) or power steering (?) top right were seized. It is always best to remove the accessory belts, free up the cylinders and valves first, then reintroduce 1 belt at a time to minimize the load on the starter or breaker bar (crank bolt).
Hey there.. I just bought a 1980 Tahiti Day Cruiser with the same mercury 5.7 260 and it sat for 6 years.. so I’ve been watching these videos before I even begin to attempt it. Any way of contacting you so I can get some ideas and steps? Your observations on removing the belts alone are invaluable. Don’t want to miss something before I try it.
Thank you!!!’ I just bought a 1980 Tahiti Day Cruiser.. with the same engine and it sat for 6 years! I have no idea if it’s frozen but after this video I’m so ready to tackle it! Thank you!
Nå początek wykręć świece wprowac do cylindrów środek na bazie oleju smarowania i rozpuszczania nagaru i rdzy. Potem delikatnie poruszać wałem specjalnym kluczem po zdjęciu koła napędowego paska. A sstepnie kręcisz rozrusznikiem po odklejeni pierścieni od cylindrów. Sprawdzasz iskre świeże paliwo i powinien zapalić. 💪👍🔥
my 3.0 4 cyl merc locked up too I just bought a used motor and lower unit cheap mine is a1993 in a 170 searay fish and ski clean boat and was maintained and looks new. swap or rebuild that's the question there.s a lot of old cheap boats out there for sale.
If engine is stuce. Jes good to remove te sparkplugs. If sparkplug is rusted. Head gasket is gone blow water leak. Take engine out and strip down it is the best way. This is painful to watch That starter motor is done arc pits into rotor. Valve seats rusted Rings rusted stuce Bore water rust damaged
I just bought a renken spitfire v8 and it wont start, the last owner had its sitting in a warehouse for 2 years. I have not yet found the courage to even touch it and I don't know what to do, mind giving some tips?
@@MooreFishing-ky3wq yeh nah i said f it and its really cool now, no regrets. cost a shit ton, and almost rebuilt the entire motor. so if you cant aford it dont. it was a huge drain of money but i got so much joy and experience working on the motor and was really fun! got to spend more time with my father aswell as my uncs. going on vacation and have gotten the boat almost ready. I will buy a new custom mold for the backend for a couch and sum stuff like that, and easy storage.
2 years gas is probably bad (especially if ethanol). But start with a new battery, hook up the water to the outdrive & and give it a kick! U might get lucky. Just don't crank it over for more than 30 seconds (than 5 minutes rest) 🙏🙏🙏
Better to remove the plugs put oil in the cylinders and rock the engine back-and-forth by hand with a socket wrench instead of trying to fry the starter
“I know a guy”…should have been how not to free a sized engine and how not to get it started. Only cost a new battery 4 cans of DW49 and a six pack…steel toes crocs optional.
@@Bent_Wing_Brewer thanks for the compliment matter of fact, you just remind me my friend still have this boat still runs and he’s really enjoyed it wish you all the best
The good: spark plug removal, spraying lube in cylinders. Your patience. Your good luck in getting it running.
The bad: This is a text book way to burn out a starter. Between 1:40 and 2:17 you rotated the crank but the water pump pulley did not rotate. This proves either the water pump pulley (top center) or power steering (?) top right were seized. It is always best to remove the accessory belts, free up the cylinders and valves first, then reintroduce 1 belt at a time to minimize the load on the starter or breaker bar (crank bolt).
Hey there.. I just bought a 1980 Tahiti Day Cruiser with the same mercury 5.7 260 and it sat for 6 years.. so I’ve been watching these videos before I even begin to attempt it. Any way of contacting you so I can get some ideas and steps? Your observations on removing the belts alone are invaluable. Don’t want to miss something before I try it.
Thank you!!!’ I just bought a 1980 Tahiti Day Cruiser.. with the same engine and it sat for 6 years! I have no idea if it’s frozen but after this video I’m so ready to tackle it! Thank you!
My 7 year-old son and I enjoyed watching you guys get this started👏👏👏👍!
THANK YOU, YOU SAVE ME SOME GOOD MONEY. I follow your advice, and you save my engine.
Well done guys! Now I have to try save my 4.3 litre v6 wish me luck
nothing ventured nothing gained great job so what if you go through a few starters cheaper than the thousands it would cost to take it in.
What are you putting liquid wrench in the air intake ? Just asking I thought it goes in the cylinder
To help lubricate all cylinders it's run tru intake manifold and cylinders
No WD 40
Use graphite penetrating oil
Nå początek wykręć świece wprowac do cylindrów środek na bazie oleju smarowania i rozpuszczania nagaru i rdzy. Potem delikatnie poruszać wałem specjalnym kluczem po zdjęciu koła napędowego paska. A sstepnie kręcisz rozrusznikiem po odklejeni pierścieni od cylindrów. Sprawdzasz iskre świeże paliwo i powinien zapalić. 💪👍🔥
I can see that this was two years ago and everyone has to learn, but this was painful to watch...
Extremely painful !
Does this work with a mercruiser 3.0L
I don't know but is worth to try
my 3.0 4 cyl merc locked up too I just bought a used motor and lower unit cheap mine is a1993 in a 170 searay fish and ski clean boat and was maintained and looks new. swap or rebuild that's the question there.s a lot of old cheap boats out there for sale.
Ok, I'm struggling with this same issue. Where did the dirty water come out from? The spark plug wells? I'm looking to possibly replicate this
If engine is stuce.
Jes good to remove te sparkplugs.
If sparkplug is rusted.
Head gasket is gone blow water leak.
Take engine out and strip down it is the best way.
This is painful to watch
That starter motor is done arc pits into rotor.
Valve seats rusted
Rings rusted stuce
Bore water rust damaged
I just bought a renken spitfire v8 and it wont start, the last owner had its sitting in a warehouse for 2 years. I have not yet found the courage to even touch it and I don't know what to do, mind giving some tips?
Yeah don’t do that !
@@MooreFishing-ky3wq yeh nah i said f it and its really cool now, no regrets. cost a shit ton, and almost rebuilt the entire motor. so if you cant aford it dont. it was a huge drain of money but i got so much joy and experience working on the motor and was really fun! got to spend more time with my father aswell as my uncs. going on vacation and have gotten the boat almost ready. I will buy a new custom mold for the backend for a couch and sum stuff like that, and easy storage.
2 years gas is probably bad (especially if ethanol). But start with a new battery, hook up the water to the outdrive & and give it a kick! U might get lucky. Just don't crank it over for more than 30 seconds (than 5 minutes rest) 🙏🙏🙏
This was very rough. Im gonna have nightmares about this
Did you put that washer on crank bolt?
What are you mean by that
Did you have water in engine? If so where do you think it came from
We’re you able to find a solution i hve the same issue
You figure it out??
I hope mine does this did you soak the cylinder heads in anything?
No just put diesel fuel or penetration fluid it will be fine
Wd 40 I heard deisle with acetone or transmission fluid works
Dobra robota panowie
what motor is this cause i just bought a boat and i cant identify the motor yet, but this one seems to be very similar
This is 5.7 MerCruiser
Hi great job getting it going. How long was the engine sitting to get sized like that? I have same issue I am sure
Around 4 years
The bolt to my crank has been rounded and I cannot get a socket on it 🙃
Better to remove the plugs put oil in the cylinders and rock the engine back-and-forth by hand with a socket wrench instead of trying to fry the starter
Take plugs out bro. And spray insidethere after letting sitting ur fighting everything
Ah they wasss. Dammmmm that was rough
did u listen carefully ? Plugs are out and cyl. sprayed with WD40….
Good way of burning out your starter
Are you in Florida if so could you help me
Sorry I'm in PA
Only in absolute emergency. That hurt
I have the same issue
I’m not even a mechanic and I know this is wrong. Get a big breaker bar and put it on the front and turn it over by hand.
Dobra jest
Dont want to sound too harsh, but you really have no idea what you're doing, and some of what you did was very dangerous.
what do you have to lose I was worried when it turned over with the wrench attached but it flew off.
“I know a guy”…should have been how not to free a sized engine and how not to get it started. Only cost a new battery 4 cans of DW49 and a six pack…steel toes crocs optional.
@@Bent_Wing_Brewer thanks for the compliment matter of fact, you just remind me my friend still have this boat still runs and he’s really enjoyed it wish you all the best
Lol 😂