yanmar engines

[smileygirl]

probably one for Volvo Paul
seen a few boats for sale with Yanmar 6LP STE 300 Hp engines
read about an exhaust valve problem on web
are these engines OK?

 

[[2068]]

Listen for any kind of ticking sound when idling or at low revs. They should burble and whirr, not tick. Dropping a valve hurts the wallet big-time.

dv.

 

[RobWales]

Gotta say thats really technical, Thanks!

 

[RobWales]

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Gotta say thats really technical, Thanks!

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Sorry Kevin, That was meant for s28

 

[volvopaul]

Yes the 24 valve engines did have a problem but was sorted out, if its a sterndrive boat with mercruiser leg thats where the main problem lies.

 

[oceanfroggie]

We were advised to stay clear of the 300/315 hp, but the 250/260,350 and 440 all great marine engines.