I am updating the power on my 95 2520MV with a low hour Verado 250. I had bought a used Optimax 225 a few years ago and was badly misinformed concerning the hours on the engine (not by the seller but the dealer who had serviced it previously). I'd had recurring intermittent problems with the engine the last two summers that finally lead to the re-power decision. Figuring the Opti was worth something I asked the new dealer to check it out to see if he could find the source of the problem hoping it would increase the value/sale-ability of the motor. They found multiple carbon clogged air injectors which would definitely explain the problems I experienced with the engine. The injectors have been cleaned and the rest of the engine checked out well and I will receive a work order detailing the service and findings which should help in selling it as well.
While the engine has high hours (2294) they are almost all low rpm times which- A) explains the carbon build up on the injectors and B) Would seem to me to suggest a lot less wear on the engine than high rpm runs.
Of the total hours the break down is: 1082 under 750/ 387 @ 750-1500/ 399 @ 1500-2999/ 406 @ 3000-3999 and only 20 @ 4000+
It is likely that I ran virtually all of the over 3000 rpm hours and the first 1900 hours were put on by a quahogger on a smaller work boat.
Does this profile make this engine more or less desirable in your opinion?
Suggestions on pricing with all cable/smartgauges/ serviced seastar hydraulic steering/ oil tank (complete set-up?)
Thanks.
While the engine has high hours (2294) they are almost all low rpm times which- A) explains the carbon build up on the injectors and B) Would seem to me to suggest a lot less wear on the engine than high rpm runs.
Of the total hours the break down is: 1082 under 750/ 387 @ 750-1500/ 399 @ 1500-2999/ 406 @ 3000-3999 and only 20 @ 4000+
It is likely that I ran virtually all of the over 3000 rpm hours and the first 1900 hours were put on by a quahogger on a smaller work boat.
Does this profile make this engine more or less desirable in your opinion?
Suggestions on pricing with all cable/smartgauges/ serviced seastar hydraulic steering/ oil tank (complete set-up?)
Thanks.