Hi guys
I have a 1994 70hp yamaha outboard with 257 hrs.
It's always ran great but due to lack of use and shortage of cash I was selling the boat and motor. The would be buyer took it to service agent for a pre purchase check - fair enough! Anyway,he came back wanting to re-negotiate the agreed price as the svc guy reported engine has an internal bearing noise. I spoke with the svc guy and says to his "Trained Ear" it could be a bottom bearing noise as this is the one thats closest to water. It doesn't sound any different to me ( using the big screwdriver test) He won't say if failure is imminent and says it might last 1 year to 5 year and if they open it up it might even be something else. Well, it's all a bit airy fairy to me and I've decided to keep the boat. Can anyone out there tell me of similar experience or how to determine an appropriate course of action.
Thanks folks!
I have a 1994 70hp yamaha outboard with 257 hrs.
It's always ran great but due to lack of use and shortage of cash I was selling the boat and motor. The would be buyer took it to service agent for a pre purchase check - fair enough! Anyway,he came back wanting to re-negotiate the agreed price as the svc guy reported engine has an internal bearing noise. I spoke with the svc guy and says to his "Trained Ear" it could be a bottom bearing noise as this is the one thats closest to water. It doesn't sound any different to me ( using the big screwdriver test) He won't say if failure is imminent and says it might last 1 year to 5 year and if they open it up it might even be something else. Well, it's all a bit airy fairy to me and I've decided to keep the boat. Can anyone out there tell me of similar experience or how to determine an appropriate course of action.
Thanks folks!