What does this look like to you?

Does this look like JB Weld to you? I am in the process of rebuilding/restoring my 1985 140HP V4 VRO and I found this inside.



The motor ran, it had a rough idle and turns out that one of the pistons/cylinders was shot.

I need to remove the powerhead, but fear that its not going to be easy with that "weld." Any suggestions?

Does anyone know where I can get the puller and the lifting eye to lift the powerhead straight off?

Thanks.

Re: What does this look like to you?

Yes, it does/is. As for the other I can't help. Good Luck.

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Damn! That's what I thought. I've never used it before, but heard it can be a beast to get off.

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It goes all the way around to the other side too.

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BigHE said:

Damn! That's what I thought. I've never used it before, but heard it can be a beast to get off.

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it can be but that stuff is sandable so it shouldnt be to hard to get off. question is why is it there???

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I wondered the same thing. The only thing I have purchased for the rebuild is the Service Manual so far. I won't go any farther until its completely disassembled and all the parts are inspected. This is my first time taking on an outboard, so it'll be a learning experience regardless. Every step has been photographed and recorded with video.

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Sand it off huh? Hopefully is was just used as a seal on the outside and its not between the block and the midsection. I'll give it shot.

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Man, are you kidding? That stuff will pop right off. Pick it straight up, as much as you can.

The previous owner probably wanted to fill pits and crevices...there is no way that JBWeld will hold on.
The normal and natural bonding and corrosion will hold it more tightly than the JBWeld.

But, after the repairs are done to the p'head, feel free to JBWeld the pits, etc, and sand smooth before you re-set the p'head.
Re-set it with a good Evinrude base gasket, and you will be fine.

I have used JBWeld between the cylinder head and the block to fill pits. Sand smooth, torque head...good to go. JBWeld is good to around 250 degrees....and these engines run 140-160 or so....

Re: What does this look like to you?

daselbee,

Good to know. That's why I asked the pros. Thanks.