Ferret B60 engine woes

[fadedsun]

Have a ferret that ran recently but the engine is locked up, now has alluminum shavings on top of the pistons.

 

Does it need a new engine, or can the old one be-fixed...any ideas gents?

[sirhc]

This one has been discussed over on the Ferret Heaven mailing list. I told the owner it's impossible to comment on the engine untill the cylinder head is removed and inspected.

[fadedsun]

This one has been discussed over on the Ferret Heaven mailing list. I told the owner it's impossible to comment on the engine untill the cylinder head is removed and inspected.

 

You're on their too?

 

I thought about purchasing it...I talked with the owner today and I'm still iffy. For 6500$ usd, depending on the cost of a replacement engine (at worst case) it could be worth it.

[sirhc]

I am the group owner. I asked Ian to step in as moderator while I was doing exams a few years ago. I would think the engine is repairable, and the ferret does seem cheap at that price.

[fadedsun]

I am the group owner. I asked Ian to step in as moderator while I was doing exams a few years ago. I would think the engine is repairable, and the ferret does seem cheap at that price.

 

The bad gearbox/transfercase don't make it the deal it is seems to be though.

 

I just want the turret...that's a very rare part in the US.

[sirhc]

The bad gearbox/transfercase don't make it the deal it is seems to be though.

 

I just want the turret...that's a very rare part in the US.

 

I tried to help him fix the gearbox, even scanned pages from the manuals, but he wasn't too interested. I think it's repairable, if you can be bothered then it's worth it.