1985 2001 with 454 - dead

Ian wrote: KENO wrote: and he says that Ian's gonna have a day of much discussion with the dealer about leaving that engine in the boat, we'll give you a discount, we'll buy you a new prop etc And some posting here for opinions Shop just called. They said that the talked to the engine supplier, and there was some miscommunication and that reverse rotation engines are becoming phased out and less popular, so they are more expensive and harder to get... .

Ian,
Was it ever confirmed who made the "miscommunication"?

I'm sorry to hear they talked you into the LH solution.
What was the incentive they made for you to make what I feel was the wrong decision?

However, I'm happy to hear that at least one person at Tommy's knew that the trans could be indexed. I wonder if any of their "techs" have ever done an indexing!

JoeinNY wrote: If it was a super original boat having a LH engine instead of the RH engine cuts the value in half IMHO. Having a LH engine with a LH prop in even a modified boat means someone was willing to cut corners to save money. Either way not what you wanted which was a nice boat with a rebuilt engine installed at a marina which would have been a positive over an original engine. The 1:23:1 transmission option wouldn't be terrible, but its a new trans, new shaft and a new prop which is a quick 2500 (maybe 17 to a dealership) so reasonably unlikely they will go for it - I would probably offer it to them though.    If you are not selling anytime soon value is not really important but having had both a LH and RH 2001 I can tell you I much prefer it RH as I no longer feel the need to drive from the passengers seat on a regular occasion.

Hopefully this advice was absorbed before making your decision, it is pretty much spot on. The only thing I’ll clarify (and I’m sure joe would agree) is that the 1.23 trans (which would mate your LH engine to a RH prop) would be a terrific option from a performance and reliability perspective... only downside is the cost. You can put me squarely in the camp against using a LH prop, I’ve owned one and driven many, they handle poorly IMHO.

MrMcD wrote: How did they start this new engine? Your old starter could not work? My guess is they knew full well what they did because they had to swap starters before it ran.

I ordered a starter with the engine, The old starter needed to be replaced.

Yes they knew full well that they were installing a LH engine the whole time, they were under the impression that that is what I wanted - although I don't know how since I gave them the right part numbers

8122pbrainard wrote: Ian, Was it ever confirmed who made the "miscommunication"? I'm sorry to hear they talked you into the LH solution. What was the incentive they made for you to make what I feel was the wrong decision? However, I'm happy to hear that at least one person at Tommy's knew that the trans could be indexed. I wonder if any of their "techs" have ever done an indexing!

I really don't know where the miscommunication happened. When I discovered the problem the shop seemed to believe that I requested a LH engine, and it wasn't until I produced an email with the old engine identification placard that they admitted there was an error.

They didn't talk me into it. They offered it as a possible solution, I told them not to touch it until I had time to research it, and then I would let them know how I wanted it fixed.

I made the decision based on the pros outweighing the cons for ME.
No incentives were offered. The rep tried to tell me I would need to buy the prop, so I very quickly told him that their mistake will be costing me nothing, the service manager came out to talk and confirmed that they will eat all costs.

Oh, I just thought about this, does my alternator need to be changed as well?

Riley wrote: Technically the fins on the alternator should be changed, but not sure if it's really necessary. LH drives can be easier dock.

Thanks.

No need to change anything on the alternator.

PCM used the same alternator with the same cooling fan/fins for either rotation.

They only list one part number for the fan.

For example if you have a Prestolite, there's one fan number regardless of direction.

If it's a Mando, only one part number for the fan regardless of direction.

Like Bruce mentioned some alternators have directional fans, not yours though.

I'm firmly in the camp that the Ian only wants confirmation that he made the right decision,,,,,,,

Gary S wrote: I'm firmly in the camp that the Ian only wants confirmation that he made the right decision,,,,,,,

I haven't taken an exact count on the LH/RH opinions but it sure seem the overwelming is for going RH. In fact, I may be wrong but remember only one saying the LH won't matter!

How in the world did this turn into a conversation about you and Quinners old girlfriends

Hey Ian, i think I know where you can get a sweet tower for that boat! hehe.

baitkiller wrote: Hey Ian, i think I know where you can get a sweet tower for that boat! hehe.

yes, a second tower would be helpful

Ian wrote: She's in pre-op now. Surgery will happen next week. She's getting a new heart!

baitkiller wrote: Should have looked at the first page...... how do you get all this egg off?

I like it! Add a second tower and hang a hammock between!!

Well, tomorrow is the day that I'm supposed to get the boat back. We shall see if the shop can make this timeline, and how they handle this massive screw up

baitkiller wrote: . Look real close at everything like mounts, hose clamps, cable ties etc. .

I'd go as far as checking strut/shaft/engine alignment. I don't have a strong feeling about Tommy's "techs".