Trying to figure out what to do with this engine, it has a tick. With the manifold covers off, nothing looks/feels wrong, so it must be inside. Please listen to this audio, it actually sounds worse in person, its a clear tick at all RPMs.
Not even sure where to start. Mechanic suggested a few options
1. replacing the engine (not ready for that yet)
2. Start stripping it down in the boat and maybe find the problem 3. if not, then take it out of the boat and send it to a good shop to find/fix the issue.
I'd like to keep this engine because its the original engines and I'm not ready to repower. The engine was rebuilt only 120 hours ago, but 7 years ago... So lack of use could have been a factor, who knows? The other engine purrs like a kitten!
Part of me feels like putting the covers back on and just USING the engine even with the tick (maybe it'll go away 👀?)
Part of me feels like replacing both engines with new Crusders and not having to worry (as much) about stuff. (except divorce and financial insolvency)
Part of me feels like i should get to the bottom of this so I know both engines are running the best they can?
Any wisdom?
It be careful running it , doesn’t appear to be getting oil up to the rockers .