GrampsGirl
Cadet
- Joined
- Jun 22, 2003
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- 15
Greetings all,
My father passed away in March, and it seems like everything that he owned decided to die with him. You name it, it went kaput. I am now trying to get things back in shape. Some say to just sell everything 'as is', and be done with it. I have different feelings about that. Especially when it comes to my father's boat.
My son came to visit and took the boat out with some friends. They had to be towed in because they couldn't get it to go in either forward or reverse. Once they got in, they decided to take the lower unit off, and discovered that the shift rod had rusted completely through. The boys decided that this was not their area of expertise, and left it alone. I called a couple of local boat motor repair outfits who did an estimate for me. The cost became quite astronomical, so I have decided that if a man can do this, it is quite possible for me to do it as well. I've helped rebuild car engines, so I have a tiny bit of a background. I am well aware that this will be quite an undertaking, but I'm willing to give it a shot.
What I am looking for, is someone who believes in my drive, and is willing to patiently guide me through this from start to finish. This person should possess a strong background in Yamaha engine repair. I have so many questions. I will need access to a repair manual, (schematic?). Best pricing for parts needed. Will I need to do a complete engine overhaul when changing the shift rod out?
There are other issues going on with the motor. The motor mount/tiller plate has gotten quite rusty. The trim & tilt motor has become very rusty. I would imagine that the seals to the lower unit will need to be replaced since the boys removed it. I did find a small amount of water in the fluid when I drained it. Compression check results are as follows:
o 120 118 o
o 120 120 o
o 115 108 o
The little 'o' is used to indicate the cylinder. I typed this in the order of which they are when looking down on top, from the front of the motor. The boat mechanic who did the compression check with his gauge, said that the cylinder numbers were too far apart, indicating that more work needs to be done. He did a bearing test which came back with negative results. He also did an 'End Play' test, which also came back with negative results.
Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated. However, keep in mind that I am trying to salvage memories. The only thing that might make me change my mind, is if Santa Clause were to replace the motor! Chances are slim that this will happen!
My father passed away in March, and it seems like everything that he owned decided to die with him. You name it, it went kaput. I am now trying to get things back in shape. Some say to just sell everything 'as is', and be done with it. I have different feelings about that. Especially when it comes to my father's boat.
My son came to visit and took the boat out with some friends. They had to be towed in because they couldn't get it to go in either forward or reverse. Once they got in, they decided to take the lower unit off, and discovered that the shift rod had rusted completely through. The boys decided that this was not their area of expertise, and left it alone. I called a couple of local boat motor repair outfits who did an estimate for me. The cost became quite astronomical, so I have decided that if a man can do this, it is quite possible for me to do it as well. I've helped rebuild car engines, so I have a tiny bit of a background. I am well aware that this will be quite an undertaking, but I'm willing to give it a shot.
What I am looking for, is someone who believes in my drive, and is willing to patiently guide me through this from start to finish. This person should possess a strong background in Yamaha engine repair. I have so many questions. I will need access to a repair manual, (schematic?). Best pricing for parts needed. Will I need to do a complete engine overhaul when changing the shift rod out?
There are other issues going on with the motor. The motor mount/tiller plate has gotten quite rusty. The trim & tilt motor has become very rusty. I would imagine that the seals to the lower unit will need to be replaced since the boys removed it. I did find a small amount of water in the fluid when I drained it. Compression check results are as follows:
o 120 118 o
o 120 120 o
o 115 108 o
The little 'o' is used to indicate the cylinder. I typed this in the order of which they are when looking down on top, from the front of the motor. The boat mechanic who did the compression check with his gauge, said that the cylinder numbers were too far apart, indicating that more work needs to be done. He did a bearing test which came back with negative results. He also did an 'End Play' test, which also came back with negative results.
Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated. However, keep in mind that I am trying to salvage memories. The only thing that might make me change my mind, is if Santa Clause were to replace the motor! Chances are slim that this will happen!
protect it from the water. Buy a Yamaha Repair manual for your specific motor. Your motor may well be in better shape than you think, and with some repairs and TCL, provide you good service....especially if you ever check the prices of New outboard motors$! Good Luck!
