I've been treated real well by my guys at Sartin Marine here south of Sulphur Springs. I have known the owner since high school, (early 70's). My original post was to try to get some gut settling opinions before I can get this boat out to Sartin's. I will be lucky if I get it there by closing tomorrow. It will probably be more like Wednesday and hopefully they can look at it in a day or two.

I really appreciate OPTI's feedback. I am hoping that my problems are really no lower than the head. If that is the case then I will be luckier than I originally thought.

Thanks again for all the feedback!!!

Just DONT run it anymore ! Water doesnt compress. You'll crater it for sure, if you do.

First thing you need to do is get as much of the contaminated oil out and go get a couple of quarts of Marvel Mystery oil. Squirt some in the #1 hole and the rest in the crankcase. Yes over fill it, all you can put in the motor. Then with the spark plugs out turn it over with starter. If the motor starts rusting inside, it wo`nt be worth fixing.. SORRY