James Perry is AWESOME

[bluewingjb]

So for those of you who saw my pics of what I did to my Mariner 225 Super Mag back in July know I tore it up pretty good. I took it to James Perry for the rebuild. Ended up with 6 new pistons, a sleeve, all rings and bearing, fuel injectors sent out tested and calibrated, new crank shaft along with one new rod. James did some exhaust chest work on it and shaved the heads.. Before the engine went out the best I saw was 69.9. Well I am now chomping at the bit to get the 10 hour break in done. Every time I take it out the hole shot gets better and better and at this point I dont think it could get any better and I only have 5 hours of the 10 done. The engine runs so much smoother and I have a feeling I will be well into the 70s when I finally get to open it up. At 3000 rpms I am running about 31, 4000 I am up to 43 - 44 and at 5000 up to 59. The engine is rated for 6600 so I have a good feeling that I will easily pass my old top speed of 69 with ease. I will let you all know how it goes but I have to say if you want your engine done right James is your man.. And here are a couple pics of what I did to the engine.
Just a note if you look you can see a hole in that damaged piston and it was stuck in the sleeve and had to be hammered out as the connecting rod was broke off

 

[2jigs]

I'll agree with that 100%.</p>

James Perry is AWESOME!!! emoThumbsup emoThumbsup emoThumbsup </p>

 

[All American]

James Perry is the Man. The Best around.

 

[EricM]

emoWorthy emoWorthy emoWorthy

 

[Dgreen]

I got my engine back from him Saturday. I've put 2 hrs & 45 Mins on it now and it runs great. Can't wait to get 10 hrs on it so I can see what it will do. He goes above and beyond what you expect and he's a good honest person! In fact i'm running one of his props right now! Don't find people like that on every corner! Thanks again James and Wes!

 

[greenhead]

What's his contact info?

 

[dragfish]

Man-tell us something we don't know! emoThumbsup Did he drop his stage name of Wretchin'2?

 

[Dgreen]

He is still Wretchin'2. I saw him post last week. I think he's just been really busy. His contact number is 423-304-0930!

 

[Hoggsnatcher]

You guys getting me excited...he has my motor now and I cant wait to get back on the water in my own ride.

 

[jusmangrum]

Hoggsnatcher - 1/21/2013 7:16 PM

You guys getting me excited...he has my motor now and I cant wait to get back on the water in my own ride.

When he gets done it will wake that ranger right up

 

[bluewingjb]

I know that my hole shot is nasty awesome.. I mean I am planned over in about 3 seconds and man does it pull.. Just 5 hours left and I can see what it will really do. Yep he puts pride back into workmanship.. You can tell in how he has such attention to detail and he goes way above and beyond!!

 

[wrechin2]

Hoggsnatcher - 1/21/2013 6:16 PM You guys getting me excited...he has my motor now and I cant wait to get back on the water in my own ride.

</p>

</p>

I have started on yours. I have the sleeves out and I am getting ready to start on the block. doyou careif I start a thread showing all the mods?</p>

 

[Dgreen]

Hoggsnatcher he pulled the sleeves out of your block while I was there and showed me what he was going to do to it so it want be to long. Similar to what he did with mine. Im sure you'll be happy!

 

[fischnrod]

wrechin2 - 1/21/2013 9:52 PM

Hoggsnatcher - 1/21/2013 6:16 PM You guys getting me excited...he has my motor now and I cant wait to get back on the water in my own ride.

</p>

 </p>

I have started on yours. I have the sleeves out and I am getting ready to start on the block. do you care if I start a thread showing all the mods? </p>

You can show mine too if you would like

 

[Hoggsnatcher]

Sure Wrechin2 ...I dont mind at all... be good to read about a wicked rebuild...especially if its mine....lol

 

[wrechin2]

Your engine will have some MAJOR changes to it and would be easily seen before and after.

 

[bluewingjb]

Hey James you must be talking about that 3 liter that was there when I picked mine up!

 

[wrechin2]

Nope. A 2.5 150.

 

[Hoggsnatcher]

Sounds good...let it rip