joechristo
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I have a 1990 Mercury Outboard 150 Blackmax<br /><br />or I think it is a 90, I have the serial, it is OA99379965663-c1 (Not sure if that is a c1)<br /><br />I finally got the head opened up, took the cover off, and the sixth piston looks like swiss cheese, it is all chewed up like a rock got in there.<br /><br />So that needs to be replaced, calling the marinas around wonderful Rochester, NY. The lowest price I was quoted so far was $900. If anyone will even work on it they usually quote $1800-2000. 
<br /><br />I have a friend who is pretty competent with engines, but that power head looks pretty complicated, and it looks like you need to take off most of the engine to get to the other side of the piston.<br /><br />Any suggestions on how I could get this done cheaper? How involved would it be to do this on our own?<br /><br />If I can get the cost down to 500-600, then spending would be justified. I can not spend $1000 right now on this boat. Either way it will probably have to wait until next spring.<br /><br />One more question, would it be cheaper in the off season to get this done?<br /><br />Thanks in advance, this board has been very helpful.<br /><br />Joe
<br /><br />I have a friend who is pretty competent with engines, but that power head looks pretty complicated, and it looks like you need to take off most of the engine to get to the other side of the piston.<br /><br />Any suggestions on how I could get this done cheaper? How involved would it be to do this on our own?<br /><br />If I can get the cost down to 500-600, then spending would be justified. I can not spend $1000 right now on this boat. Either way it will probably have to wait until next spring.<br /><br />One more question, would it be cheaper in the off season to get this done?<br /><br />Thanks in advance, this board has been very helpful.<br /><br />Joe