1976 115hp Johnson: get new or rebuild?

[Michigan_Boating]

I have been given a 1976 glastron from a relative. I would like to use the boat until I can afford a new one. But, this boat has not been used for 5 of more years. There are two outboards, a 115hp Johnson and a 6 hp johnson. I know the boats complete hostory. It has less than 70 hours. Both motors ran great the last time they were used. Is it worth the cost/effort to rebuild them? Any advice would be appreciated

 

[DJ]

Re: 1976 115hp Johnson: get new or rebuild?

You do not necessarily need to rebuild them. I just brought back to life an engine that hasn't run in 15 years.<br /><br />You will need to:<br /><br />1. replace water pumps-impellers.<br />2. rebuild carbs.<br />3. rebuild fuel pumps.<br />4. check and replace tubing under the cowls.<br /><br />If compression readings are good-they're worth saving.