motor for fling

[jaseegert69]

Hi i just purchased a 1994 fourwinns fling. THere was no motor in it when i bought it. I was looking for a motor and the turbo jet motor is hard to find and when you do find one it is really expensive. I was wondering if any one knew if i could take the motor off a outboard engine and put it in my boat. if anyone knows anything about if i could do that and what motor i could get to fit my jet assembly it would be greatly appreciated thanks jake

 

[JB]

Re: motor for fling

Howdy, jaseegert.<br /><br />Welcome to iboats. <br /><br />I think your question will fit better in the Boat topics forum.<br /><br />I will move it there for you.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[jaseegert69]

Re: motor for fling

THank you i was having a hard time figuring out where to put this topic. The next question is how do i find it in boat topics

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: motor for fling

Is the jet pump still there? Is is Black or Gray? OMC made gray TurboJet, Merc makes black SportJet. I think yours would be a Turbojet.

 

[jaseegert69]

Re: motor for fling

The jet pump is still there. It is grey. The boat is supposed to have a 115 turbo jet in it. I didnt know if i could just put the top of a outboard motor in it and if so what years or makes would bolt onto my jet pump thanks.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: motor for fling

Yes the 115 Turbo Jet is basically a crossflow V4 OMC. The 115 should be the one with the tuned exhaust or "bubble back" exhaust plates. The bolt patterns on the base will fit back further but look for something 1979 or newer. The newer the better since you are looking for a dressed powerhead.<br /><br />There will be some differences but nothing you cant change. Obviously an actual Turbo Jet powerhead would be best. At one time, years ago, Flagship had some full dressed new Turbo Jet powerheads. I doubt they still have any but it may not hurt to ask. Talk to Jeff at 800-282-2840.<br /><br />Good luck!

 

[jaseegert69]

Re: motor for fling

Thanks for the information. I greatly appreciate the help that i am getting. I am going to start looking for a outboard that is a omc 115 to try and get my boat back in the water. If anyone has anymore advice or information on this subject it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks jake