1996 mariner 135hp seized

[Browja66]

hello first time poster here. I think my 1996 135hp mariner took it last run by me. I think the water pump went and it seized. Note to self check on old boat to make sure its pumping water. Made a nice screeching sound then quit won’t crank by hand. I am thinking of upgrading anyways to wake boat. Any recommendations on parting out or how to get rid of the motor and boat. Its on a 1991 chapparel. Been good boat for 10 years.

 

[Chris1956]

First drop the gearcase, to "prove" that the powerhead has seized, vs seizing of the gearcase.

The gearcase if still good, has some value. The PTT unit if still good has some value. Less value for carbs, starter ign components etc.

 

[jimmbo]

Pull the cowl and look for any Shrapnel, or any new holes in the crankcase

 

[Browja66]

Thanks will do

 

[Scott Danforth]

welcome aboard

guessing this is a new to you boat.....

cutting and pasting this from the last dozen similar threads.... technically for an I/O, however you get the idea

do all the maintenance that the PO didnt do.

with any new to you boat, remember, the guy that sold you the boat didnt do any maintenance for years

first order of business with your boat

• pull the drive
  • do a bellows kit
  • check the gimbal bearing
  • check the alignment
  • check the u-joints
• split the drive and install new raw water pump assembly
• re-install drive
• add gear oil
• change engine oil and filter
• change plugs
• inspect cap/rotor/wires
• clean every battery cable connection from the battery to the block, starter and solenoids. by clean, shiny enough your mother would eat off them clean.
• pull exhaust elbows, inspect gaskets (replace as needed), inspect rubber hoses and flappers
• re-pack trailer wheel bearings
• inspect trailer winch and rope
• service the trailer brakes.

 

[Dukedog]

Any recommendations on parting out or how to get rid of the motor and boat. Its on a 1991 chapparel. Been good boat for 10 years.

clean tha boat/trailer up.. sell whole thing as is and done... parting out "locked up" 2.0 135 jus isn't worth tha trouble... jmo