I need a new engine :( - Page 2

Nos4r2 · 01 May 2006, 10:52

At the moment it's still usable, though some of the fins are missing and the edges of the casing are starting to crumble. The impeller was pumping water when it was last used but I've not changed it since I bought it from Biggles.

It's not so much the crank I'm worried about as indenting the main bearings, There's no way the crankcases will come apart without snapping bolts willy-nilly so any if I do any damage to the powerhead then repair is out of the question.

I was going to ebay it with no reserve once I find a new motor as I've got no idea what it's actually worth.

Nos4r2 · 01 May 2006, 15:05

Right-it's official.It's never ever coming apart.

I've just had it strapped between 2 towbars and pulled/jerked at the lower unit with my frontera in low range. It broke the 2 tonne ratchet strap.

ADS · 05 May 2006, 13:34

http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F99087

Looks big though!

ollyit · 05 May 2006, 14:15

go on do it!

Daniel · 05 May 2006, 15:18

Sorry to hear the bad news NOS - however good news is you can get something bigger :-)

I have a johnson 70 VRO... without the VRO :-) for sale... can be seen running on the back of a boat. £700 ?

Daniel · 05 May 2006, 15:20

forgot to say... lower unit comes off OK 'coz i checked the impeller. I only bought this engine recently but have since bought a bigger boat so looking for a V6 again.

Nos4r2 · 05 May 2006, 18:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel

I have a johnson 70 VRO... without the VRO :-) for sale... can be seen running on the back of a boat. £700 ?

Oh man I wish...... I've got a max budget of £600 now- 'er indoors is throwing a major wobbly about me spending any more

Thanks for the offer though. If I had £700 I'd rip your hand off.

I don't have controls that'll fit it either.

Daniel · 05 May 2006, 22:08

sorry, really does need to be £700 but it does include the controls... go on you know you want to

Nos4r2 · 05 May 2006, 22:13

Sorry Daniel, it wasn't an attempt to bargain. I wish I could but I simply don't have the extra £100.

Nos4r2 · 06 May 2006, 20:37

Daniel-got the cash now

Give me a ring-you've got a PM waiting.

craig_c · 07 May 2006, 16:03

theres a yam 55 on ebay near me

Nos4r2 · 07 May 2006, 16:36

Cheers craig-I've got that one on watch but by the time I've driven up there and paid the extra for the controls and cables and so on it'll be too much.

I'm not going to get him to pallet it up and buy an outboard sight unseen-specially as he's added the disclaimer that he knows very little about them...

codprawn · 07 May 2006, 17:26

What about this?

£50, 17' dory with Evenrude 40hp outboard, on trailer, all untidy and in need of attention, a project. Dorchester daytime or (7850) 870886. (dadt-18-3529)* Tel: (07039) 586774
Price: £50.00
Town: Dorchester
Postcode: DT11

from adtrader

Nos4r2 · 07 May 2006, 17:38

Cheers Codprawn, I'll investigate that one.

Got a 55hp 2 cyl yam to go see on friday too. Anyone got any opinions on them?

Pete7 · 08 May 2006, 13:58

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Originally Posted by Nos4r2

Got a 55hp 2 cyl yam to go see on friday too. Anyone got any opinions on them?

yes, think they are the same engine as the Mariner 55hp with different lid and badges. Old design and most were pull start which is just about manageable from cold, however should be quite a few about so lots of spares

. We had one on a humber 4.9m rib which would plane with 4 divers and kit @ 20 knots, but that was carrying alot of kit. Given that it was only ever serviced when we were at sea and it wouldn't start

it just seemed to go on for ever. Having only 2 cylinders they don't tick over very smoothly but you can live with it and its mechanically very simple.

There is another on e bay for £1 at the moment.

Link

Nos4r2 · 18 May 2006, 21:50

Collecting my new engine Saturday

Mariner 50 with PTT, freshwater use only from new and full service history.

BIG thanks to Narcosis for pointing me to it!

ollyit · 18 May 2006, 22:49

sounds good to me matey, you'll love it!