Hole in the motor

[jclick]

I looked at a jon boat (to purchase) today that has a 25HP Suzuki outboard on it. The owner said the problem with the motor is that it has a hole in it. Whenever it's used and water is pumped through the engine, it shoots out of this hole and sprays all over the electronics. Below are a few photos of the motor and the hole... I can get this boat at a pretty good price because of this issue. I'm just wondering what I would be looking at on a repair price... just trying to figure out if it will be worth it or not.

 

[robert graham]

Re: Hole in the motor

I'd say the motor is pretty well trashed with internal corrosion. You'll just be buying the problems. Good luck!

 

[awilco]

Re: Hole in the motor

There is not much pressure there. If it is super cheap, I mean super cheap, wire wheel the are and put a big glob of JB-Weld on it, may hold up.

I jb-welded a cracked, very cracked Chevy 350 block and sold it 10 years later with no issues at all.

 

[harvey5560]

Re: Hole in the motor

Pay no more than the boat itself is worth without the motor then scrap the motor and get something reliable

Just my 2 cents