I’m 90 minutes from Albany. It’s right on my way to Saranac Lake. I tried Knapiks, which is nearby, but they didn’t want to work on engines from the 50’s or 60’s anymore. I’ll give Albany Marine Supply a try, but I have been looking around and it seems like the large Marine places don’t want to deal with these engines anymore. So I am looking for someone who is independent and enjoys working on them.
Yes, you are sooo right. Most places don’t want to work on older engines, and their labor rates are ridiculous. In addition, most places don’t have old time techs that are familiar with these engines anyway. Knapicks would have been a good choice, but I’m guessing their labor rate is high and they don’t feel like they can charge enough to repair an old engine. Albany Marine Supply was a small place when I used to deal with them, but who knows if the business has been sold off. If the fellow from Albany Marine Supply does not remember me from the 90s, then the business has probably been sold off. I know that Saranac Lake would be a great choice but it sounds like they are far from you. What town are you in? I will research my old dealer files for someone close to your town. Don
