Daryk Campbell Sr Posted November 4 Author Posted November 4 Well, upon removal of the head, I found bad news. I can feel the scoring on the cylinder wall. Off to YouTube, I want to see what I may be getting into. Interestingly, when removing the housing for the thermostat, there were 3 10mm and the rest were 11mm bolts. But for the cover over the head, they were 1/2" bolts. Money is just ink and paper, worthless until it switches hands, and worthless again until the next transaction. (me) I am the master of my unspoken words, and the slave to those that should have remained unsaid. (unknown)
fishinwrench Posted November 4 Posted November 4 Ouch ! Somebody has been very mean to that little guy. 😔 It could be saved, but it's going to cost over 1k in machine work & parts......Not to mention some TIME. I'd scrap it, part it out, and start shopping for another one. Daryk Campbell Sr 1
Daryk Campbell Sr Posted November 4 Author Posted November 4 I appreciate the info. Frankenstein isn't worth all that to me. It was a gamble, luckily not too much was paid. The search shall continue. Terrierman 1 Money is just ink and paper, worthless until it switches hands, and worthless again until the next transaction. (me) I am the master of my unspoken words, and the slave to those that should have remained unsaid. (unknown)
fishinwrench Posted November 4 Posted November 4 1 hour ago, Daryk Campbell Sr said: It was a gamble, luckily not too much was paid You invested 200.00 If the lower unit is good (no water in it, and not beat to hell).....it will bring 250.00-300.00 from someone needing one. You had strong spark so the ignition components are known to be good, and are worth another 350.00-400.00 easily. There's always someone out there looking for a cowling....and willing to pay 100.00 for one. Did you say that it had an electric starter and associated brackets? There's another 200.00 The manual rope starter will sell also....100.00 easily. You gambled well ! 😉 trouty mouth, Daryk Campbell Sr and snagged in outlet 3 3
gotmuddy Posted November 4 Posted November 4 14 hours ago, fishinwrench said: Ouch ! Somebody has been very mean to that little guy. 😔 It could be saved, but it's going to cost over 1k in machine work & parts......Not to mention some TIME. I'd scrap it, part it out, and start shopping for another one. I agree. everything in this post is purely opinion and is said to annoy you.
MrGiggles Posted November 5 Posted November 5 Those big gouges in the port opening are the deal breaker, it ate something. If those weren't there I'd say you could probably clean up the bore and throw a piston in it. If you enjoy the tinkering, I've seen a lot of good used powerheads on Ebay that aren't too expensive. If the rest of the motor checks out, being that it's got electric start and a clean title, it may be worth the investment. Or find a good running 25hp with no paperwork and steal the powerhead. Daryk Campbell Sr and Terrierman 2 -Austin
Daryk Campbell Sr Posted November 6 Author Posted November 6 Update. I bought a used power head from ebay. I bought an Evinrude/Johnson flywheel removing kit as well. I really like the name Frankenstein, and wanted to bring him to life. Now to beef up my transom. BilletHead, fishinwrench, Terrierman and 2 others 5 Money is just ink and paper, worthless until it switches hands, and worthless again until the next transaction. (me) I am the master of my unspoken words, and the slave to those that should have remained unsaid. (unknown)
Daryk Campbell Sr Posted November 13 Author Posted November 13 Frankenstein's replacement heart is ready for transplant. I've acquired the proper removal kit. It's new in packaging. Any tips tricks or things I need to be considering before or during the swap? Any worries with proper torque settings? BilletHead 1 Money is just ink and paper, worthless until it switches hands, and worthless again until the next transaction. (me) I am the master of my unspoken words, and the slave to those that should have remained unsaid. (unknown)
BilletHead Posted November 13 Posted November 13 40 minutes ago, Daryk Campbell Sr said: Frankenstein's replacement heart is ready for transplant. I've acquired the proper removal kit. It's new in packaging. Any tips tricks or things I need to be considering before or during the swap? Any worries with proper torque settings? Be careful Daryk get this done and Wrench will try to talk you into working in his shop! Daryk Campbell Sr 1 "We have met the enemy and it is us", Pogo If you compete with your fellow anglers, you become their competitor, If you help them you become their friend" Lefty Kreh " Never display your knowledge, you only share it" Lefty Kreh "Eat more bass and there will be more room for walleye to grow!" BilletHead " One thing in life is for sure. If you are careful you can straddle the barbed wire fence but make one mistake and you will be hurting" BilletHead P.S. "May your fences be short or hope you have long legs" BilletHead
fishinwrench Posted November 13 Posted November 13 1 hour ago, Daryk Campbell Sr said: Any worries with proper torque settings? Every bolt/nut has a prescribed torque spec. I dunno how HEAVY HANDED or LIMP WRISTED you might be.....but personally I just do it by feel with a 3-step tightening sequence. Beginning in the center....and working my way outward. Just make sure that your powerhead screws are free of any buildup. Hit them with a wire brush and a shot of carb cleaner if there's any crud on those threads. Now is the time to overhaul the carburetor, put in a fresh fuel pump diaphragm, and refresh the water pump. Is the ignition timing indicator FIXED on the intake manifold, or is is adjustable? If adjustable it will need to be set to TDC. (TOP DEAD CENTER) nomolites and Daryk Campbell Sr 1 1
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