Looking for a trustworthy Mechanic

[DGNHUNT]

Anyone have a good or bad thought about Marine Specialty Mechanic work on boats

 

[beetlespin]

Nichols Outboard Engineering is the best in town. 451-0125 I would call them first.

 

[fishinvol]

beetlespin - 1/20/2009 6:00 PM Nichols Outboard Engineering is the best in town. 451-0125 I would call them first.

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[DGNHUNT]

its a johnson

 

[jo jo]

no choice, nichols is ur best bet.

 

[stripeking]

The guy that works on the boats at marine specialty's name is Jason Morrison he is a good mechanic It's the guy he works for that you can't trust, I'm ashamed to say i bought a boat from him. I've been useing arrow head marine to do my work, They are trustworthy and do excellent work, It's just a good drive up there. I think that Jason Morrison lives in whitwell. He'd be doing my work if it was'nt for Andy Can't Tell The Truth Buck. And by the way marine specialty is no longer a licensed Evinrude dealer and can no longer do warrenty work so Watch out guys Don't let andy fool you.

 

[Guest]

I'll third Nichols, top notch and they did a GREAT job on my engine boring
233-D Industrial Park Drive
Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
423-451-0125
Also on the OMC's there is Glenn Campbel AKA the outboard doc i nthe yellow pages he is honest and knows all about the omc's

 

[stripeking]

Yeah I forgot about Glenn, He does good work, He also got smart and left Marine Specialty before Andy ruint his reputation as a good mechanic.

 

[tripletdad]

I will 4th emoThumbsup for Nichols Outboard Engineering.
Paul and Dale will hook you up.

 

[BeeBasser]

Does anyone know anything about Sportsman Marine's work?
Thanks

 

[wrechin2]

If it is a Direct Fuel Injected engine (FITCH) watch out who you let work on it. Something as simple as changing spark plugs can end up getting you. They have to be indexed towards the injector in the head or it will cause issues. If it is carbed then it isn't that big of a deal. The OMC DFI injection is very touchy. Be careful who you let work on it if it is a FITCH.

Paul and Dale are good.

 

[DGNHUNT]

Does anyone know about the guy that works on boat motors in bridgeport or heard any thing about his work

 

[wrechin2]

What is his name, I have a couple of customers down there and I can ask about him. Is he at Mud creek?

 

[DGNHUNT]

Dont know he works for yamaha outboards testing center

 

[wrechin2]

I don't know about him. I have gotten alot of customers from down there and South Pittsburg from unhappy customers from Mudd Creek. I had one up tonight from bridgeport. Had to replaced a drive shaft and reseal a merc lower. I work mostly on Mercs and Johnsons. My uncle lives on Mt Calvary and has worked on OMC's for about 40 years. He will not touch a Merc. He used to work down at Hales when they were a real Marina. You probably heard of him or dealt with him. Paul Graham. As you are going from Cross roads to Whitwell on MT Calvary when you take the sharp turn before you get to where Jack's stop and go used to be, he is the 2 story with all the boats. Just don't tell him I sent you. We haven't spoken since My Grandmother (his mother) passed away. Hope this helps. What kind of OMC and what are your issues? Something you could fix yourself??

 

[DGNHUNT]

It is a fuel injection..Paul will not touch it. I know Paul well I live at Goosepond Rd right off Mt Calvary.

 

[wrechin2]

Then you know Steve as well HUH?? I have six relatives withing 1/8 of a mile staring with Paul and ending with David Burns.
Is it a FITCH? Should say on the cowl if it is. If the spark plugs are off to the side of the head and where the plug would normally go in is a injector then it is a FITCH. I honestly can not think of one OMC EFI engine. All that I know about are the Fitch. They didn't throw fuel injection at everything that moved like merc. They do have a little better response and fuel economy. Just cost a BUTT load when they tear up. What issues are you having with it??

 

[DGNHUNT]

I know Steve But don't tell anyone...
Lost number 4 piston. It has to be rebuilt

 

[wrechin2]

I won't tell if you don't!!!!LOL!!!!

The computer has to be gone into and break in mode activated. Then would send the injectors to Tony Brucatos for injector cleaning. I send the injectors on EFI engines I build to have them cleaned and flow tested to offer warranty the engine. On the DFI they are calibrated to that engine and ecu. If it is a 2002 or older you can buy the software and cable to initate the break in mode. It usually goes for about $70. I have a friend in Griffin that has a GOOD friend who worked for OMC developing those engines. You may not find many who will work on it, like I said they are TOUCHY and are known for failures. Could have a number of things failed and caused it. Here is the web address to the company I use. VERY good people. Hope This helps!!! Later!


http://www.brucatosvs.com/fuel_injector.html

 

[DGNHUNT]

thanks for the info..I have had the head off and it has a bad ring in cylinder 4...Need someone to rebuild,,Think I am going to take to the Yamaha guy in Bridgeport I guess...GOtta get it going Fishing is around the corner...