Rebuild candidate????????????

[gordwa]

i have a 85 Montauk...It has a 70 hp Johnson that is showing its age.I want to re power to a 90 or 100 hp but do not want to buy new.I am looking for a motor i can rebuild myself from pretty much bottom up.I do have the nohow and the tools to do all but the machine work.My question is this! Is there a model and year that would be my best candidate for a rebuild ( 2 strokes only)???Thanks for any input......Gordy

 

[jbjennings]

Re: Rebuild candidate????????????

I would look for a good used outboard with good compression that doesn't need a complete rebuild. Maybe any OMC 90hp-115hp 2-stroke from the 1990's. If you're patient, sometimes you can find one cheap that has a bad powerpack or dirty carb and still has good compression for cheap.

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: Rebuild candidate????????????

Yea, right now, with the sucky economy and the high price of gas, the bigger motors are pretty inexpensive. You won't have any trouble finding a good motor for a good price.

 

[Fleetwin]

Re: Rebuild candidate????????????

Great boat.

A V-4 (88, 90, 112, 115 HP's) will turn it into a rocket. I would go with an 88 or 90 since your boat is rated for 100.

Used V-4's are easy to find and are not that expensive. I see rebuilt ones, with warranty, on eBay from time to time.

More than likely, your controls will just plug in.

 

[gordwa]

Re: Rebuild candidate????????????

Yes im thinking a v4 also.Well thanks for your thoughts.....

 

[Boss Hawg]

Re: Rebuild candidate????????????

I would look for a good used outboard with good compression that doesn't need a complete rebuild. Maybe any OMC 90hp-115hp 2-stroke from the 1990's. If you're patient, sometimes you can find one cheap that has a bad powerpack or dirty carb and still has good compression for cheap.

Agree- I bought a '87 110 Johnson 3 yrs ago & the only thing i've HAD to do to it was replace the electric primer selonoid