SX230 Resurrection

[bronze_10]

And I know alllllllllll about having the ecu repaired! It's my saga is here on the forum somewhere. Just put my old one back in yesterday after getting it back from repair place.

 

[Brad_Ct]

@bronze_10 All the grounds are connected and all the devices are getting power they just need to be replaced. Both blowers trip the circuit breakers.

 

[bronze_10]

@bronze_10 All the grounds are connected and all the devices are getting power they just need to be replaced. Both blowers trip the circuit breakers.

Ahhhh... that will do it!

 

[Brad_Ct]

After correcting some hacked up wiring at the clean out hatch switches I was able to get the port engine running and it actually sounds very good. Waiting on a 10mm adapter for my compression gauge to check the compression. YDS Software came in today so I will be delving into that also. I also started buffing out the hull and the horizontal surfaces and it cleans up very nicely.

 

[Brad_Ct]

14 quarts of oil and 3 filters and the port engine oil finally looks like oil instead of a chocolate milk shake. Did a dry compression test 3 cylinders read 110 and the other was at 100, they all seem low but it could be the gauge. Didn't try putting oil in the cylinders to see if they got better.

 

[Beachbummer]

10 psi off is not terrible. That's less than 10% off... so it might just run fine.

 

[Jgorm]

That's super low if the gauge is correct. I usually see 190s cold and 200-220 hot.

 

[Brad_Ct]

That's super low if the gauge is correct. I usually see 190s cold and 200-220 hot.

That is what I thought, figured it should be at least 180. The gauge I used is a Harbor Freight, I should try it on a known good engine to see what it reads. I do have a Matco gauge but don't have a 10mm adapter for it.

 

[Brad_Ct]

Found a 2004 FX140 that I am going to look at Saturday for a replacement for the seized starboard engine.

 

[Brad_Ct]

That's super low if the gauge is correct. I usually see 190s cold and 200-220 hot.

I checked the compression on another engine I have with both gauges and it looks like the harbor freight one reads about 55lbs. low.

 

[sethman919]

@Brad_Ct might want to look into this one.

Yamaha AR230 with 23 ft trailer

This boat was put away WORKING 7 years ago in Broad Creek Marina in Wanchese. This is where it was stored when not being used. Engines were flushed after each use. The 23 ft trailer was purchased 3...

raleigh.craigslist.org

 

[Brad_Ct]

@Brad_Ct might want to look into this one.

Yamaha AR230 with 23 ft trailer

This boat was put away WORKING 7 years ago in Broad Creek Marina in Wanchese. This is where it was stored when not being used. Engines were flushed after each use. The 23 ft trailer was purchased 3...

raleigh.craigslist.org

Could be a deal for someone but if I bring another boat home I'll be sleeping in it

 

[suke]

Dang that's one helluva project.

 

[bronze_10]

If the motors were good I would love to do it... but my wife would not be happy

 

[Wisefam22]

Man, I'd buy it just for motors... if they are good

 

[suke]

If the motors were good I would love to do it... but my wife would not be happy

hahaha I was thinking the same thing. If I was single I'd jump all over that. Get it all cleaned up and ready to sell right around memorial day. Could make a good profit.....or if the engines are toast lose your behind.

 

[Beachbummer]

a water test and compression test would be a good way to make sure it's all good before blowing $5k. If it was near me I'd be very interested!!

 

[bronze_10]

a water test and compression test would be a good way to make sure it's all good before blowing $5k. If it was near me I'd be very interested!!

I doubt u gonna get a water test out of this thing... hasnt started in 7 years I think what the ad said. And it doesnt sound like the seller is interested in getting them started for a new seller.

 

[Brad_Ct]

Picked up the donor ski on Saturday, pretty beat up but the engine runs great with 165-170 compression in all cylinders cold. Trailer is like brand new so I should be able to recoup some of the cost.

 

[Brad_Ct]

Spent three hours getting everything unbolted and disconnected the other night, I think they must build these things around the engine. Pulling the engine out tonight hopefully