Starting the buildup of my stb engine

[Island Fish Lifter]

I just got the block back from the machine shop. The one deck surface had .006" run out. No wonder I was going through head gaskets. Should be good now, surfaces are like new.

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee90/daveeyx/engineblock.jpg

[GLG]

IFL what brand is that?
GLG

[Barnacle Bill]

IFL, glad to see that you have found your head gasket problem. Some nice weather ahead for you to remount the engine when you have it put together......BB

[Island Fish Lifter]

glg thats a Suzuki 250 4- stk. Ill post more pics as the buildup progresses.

[GLG]

glg thats a Suzuki 250 4- stk. Ill post more pics as the buildup progresses.

Being a gear-head from way back, I do enjoy watching a good motor build up. Done a few auto build ups myself but never an outboard. Hope you post up lot’s of pic’s and everything goes well.
GLG

[hooktender68]

Dave headed to a trout lodge in interior til 24th. You got a jacket and cell charger at my place. I'll be headed straight to the salt after that. See ya out there.

[Island Fish Lifter]

Thanks Doug. My first day is the 7th, Ive got 21 days with Fyfe's, hopefully pick up some more along the way, then hopefully to Alberta.

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Pistons going in.

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[Island Fish Lifter]

Ok. Ive run into a roadblock. One of my piston cooling jets is broken and the new one wont be here until tues. Ive been building up around it but cant install the crank until I get the part. However- I still tore apart my leaky hyd. steering cylinder and ordered the seal, set all my valves, replaced my faulty washdown pump, replaced a faulty bilge pump float switch, installed zincs and generally cleaned the hull. Plus checked all other functions. The cooling nozzle should be here tues., I should have it running by the weekend.

[Island Fish Lifter]

Installing piston cooling jets.

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Setting valve tappets.

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Heads installed.

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee90/daveeyx/engineblock006.jpg

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Timing chains.

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Oil pump.

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Powerhead installed.

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee90/daveeyx/engineblock012.jpg

[Fish-Hunter]

Looking good IFL! How many hours did you have on that motor before tear down (by the looks of the cowling it looks like a newer motor)? You rebuilding because of lots of hours or what? Can't be because you are bored:p

[Island Fish Lifter]

I was going through head gaskets so I stripped it down and machined the block deck surfaces and heads. I re-ringed two cylinders. The bores were all standard size so that was a relief. Head gaskets and two ring sets were 500$. Im glad thats all I had to replace. Machining was just under 300$.

[spring fever]

Looks good Dave!!

[Fish-Hunter]

Looking good IFL! How many hours did you have on that motor before tear down (by the looks of the cowling it looks like a newer motor)? You rebuilding because of lots of hours or what? Can't be because you are bored:p
Ah ha,,, could you tell if they were buggered from the factory, or did the heads warp on you? Either way, basically up to a new motor again for about a grand plus the time to rebuild, good deal. Time to get it wet here shortly. Cheers.

[Island Fish Lifter]

I bought the units used out of florida. I was a little leery about that engine as I could see evidence of it being apart before. Anyway, Im surmising that it was overheated at some point and whoever did the head gasket didnt check anything for straightness. It should be good now.

I just had it running. Ready for the water! Cant wait!

[GLG]

That's some chain you got in that thing. Does it have a master link or do you have to slide a gear on and fiddle with it to slap it together. Those gaskets aren't cheap are they. Good to here you got her flashed up and ready for the water. Nice job.
GLG

[Island Fish Lifter]

I had it running in the yard then put it in the water on Sat. planning to spend the night at at Teakrine arm with the kids. Started it up and got underway.. something wasnt right. Had a code flashing and couldnt get full power on the one engine. Had a quick look, took it back home disappointed. Had a good look this morn and found two plug ins that were crossed. the colors were different and it was dark when I did the final assenbly. Corrected it and sea trialed it today. Runs great!

[bub]

Wonderful job man! I have a 02 90hp suz... heck if you want extra cash I could call you to work on it...! haha. thanks for posting the pics and again great job

[LastChance]

That's a great build. I know I wouldn't have the stones to tear into a modern 4 stroke outboard!

[noluck]

did it pop another head gasket?

[Island Fish Lifter]

did it pop another head gasket?

No. I have a water leak coming from a cracked water jacket leaking onto my starter. I dont know for sure how the crack happened, but I suspect it happened at the machine shop. Whatever, Ill repair it but I am really getting to a point where I dont want to have any more to do with it. If I had the $ Id just replace the engine.