Hello All,
I have an Ericson 27 and think I may have a serious problem on my hands with the motor. It first started with a stuck valve. The motor kept stalling and I made the mistake cranking it with the raw water open. I believe this led to getting water in the oil. Anyways, the head was pulled off, valve unstuck, head replaced according to specifications, and the engine wouldn't start. I kept trying turning over but wouldn't fire up. I'm pretty sure it was getting gas, I could smell fuel when trying to start. I replaced the spark plugs and checked compression with the help of the boat's previous owner who had done a lot of work on the motor before, both of which seemed to be ok. In all my efforts to get her going I wore something out and rather than turning over there is just a grinding noise upon the turn of the key. I hoped maybe it was the starter so I replaced it. That wasn't the problem and I have no idea where to go from here. The grinding actually sounds like it's coming from the rear, transmission maybe? Anyways, I recorded the mess on my phone and posted the link below.
BTW, after numerous oil changes it seems like I've gotten at least most of the water out.
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