I had a great summer right up to our last club tournament.
On Saturday October 9th, making a run back to the launch for the weigh in, the 2005 250XS went down. I was running about 5500 rpm and the rpms dropped and before I could shut it down I could heard something rattling around inside the engine.
The engine only has 88 hours on it and there was no warning.
I check all cylinders and the plugs look like I just put them in. No sign of metal or oil.
I also checked the compressor and alternator and they seem fine. I then put a wrench on the flywheel and tried to rotate it. It would turn some on then raise up about 1/4 inch to 3/8 inch. I think the crankshaft broke.
I pulled the front plenum off to see if I can find out if it is the cranckshaft. My biggest concern is damage to the block.
Well my thinking was correct. It is the crankshaft.
I am going to take it to my Merc dealer and see if they can get Merc to help pay for this. With only 88 hours, I think they should step up, but not holding out a lot of hope.
If Merc will not help, I have a couple of other options. Should have it back up and running in time for the rally. Sure looking forward to another trip to the Delta.