Looking at rebuilding the old 1986 120 looper on the back of my Aquasport 170 Osprey. The other option would be repowering with a rebuilt 90 Johnson. The 90 hp is a '89 and would be right at $1,800. I have a few questions that I'm hoping the experts here can help me out with...
- What is the real difference between the 1986 Big Block 120 and 140 loopers? I have read that the jets in the carbs are the only real variation between the two, is this true and if so can you "simply" convert the motor while rebuilding the carbs?
- The piece at the top of the steering shaft is rusted out & barely holding on and needs to be replace. Where can I find a replacement steering shaft that is not major $$$s? The replacements online are almost $800 which would make the repower the way to go.
- Is rebuilding the way to go? I would like to know what is what on the back of my boat; however, I don't want to get through and have spent way more rebuilding than repowering.
I really appreciate any and all insight here... I'm sure there will be more questions to come...
Thanks!
- What is the real difference between the 1986 Big Block 120 and 140 loopers? I have read that the jets in the carbs are the only real variation between the two, is this true and if so can you "simply" convert the motor while rebuilding the carbs?
- The piece at the top of the steering shaft is rusted out & barely holding on and needs to be replace. Where can I find a replacement steering shaft that is not major $$$s? The replacements online are almost $800 which would make the repower the way to go.
- Is rebuilding the way to go? I would like to know what is what on the back of my boat; however, I don't want to get through and have spent way more rebuilding than repowering.
I really appreciate any and all insight here... I'm sure there will be more questions to come...
Thanks!