thresher15
Cadet
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- Nov 6, 2007
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1996 Johnson Ocean Runner 150 hp
Got word from a mechanic that my motor has blown a head gasket and as a result my #2 cylinder only pulls 20 psi. He did not pull the engine apart as my boat was still in the water and he wanted me to be able idle to the ramp and pull it out. Oddly (to me), the motor seems start and run fine, no alarms, turns 5300 rpms. The day it acted up it ran fine then suddenly lost power with no alarms. Started right back up, ran fine for 200 yards, lost power again and idled terrible. Took it out the next day and it ran like normal for about ten miles. But, the mechanic says she's toast and not to run it. He does not rebuild or sell motors or power heads nor does he install them.
So , I am seeking advice as to the best and most cost effective (cheapest but reliable) way to proceed. This boat/motor is 12 years old. Both are neat as pin (well, the motor is immaculate except for this, around 500 hours) and the boat has plenty of life left (1997 Maycraft CC). I do not have the money for a brand new motor
Should I rebuild, buy a new power head or look for a used motor? Again, money is tight but I don't want problem after problem because I'm trying to save a buck. The mechanic says rebuilding this one or buying a used one is a poor option and recommends a new motor (which he does not sell). Would like to hear opinions, thanks.
Got word from a mechanic that my motor has blown a head gasket and as a result my #2 cylinder only pulls 20 psi. He did not pull the engine apart as my boat was still in the water and he wanted me to be able idle to the ramp and pull it out. Oddly (to me), the motor seems start and run fine, no alarms, turns 5300 rpms. The day it acted up it ran fine then suddenly lost power with no alarms. Started right back up, ran fine for 200 yards, lost power again and idled terrible. Took it out the next day and it ran like normal for about ten miles. But, the mechanic says she's toast and not to run it. He does not rebuild or sell motors or power heads nor does he install them.
So , I am seeking advice as to the best and most cost effective (cheapest but reliable) way to proceed. This boat/motor is 12 years old. Both are neat as pin (well, the motor is immaculate except for this, around 500 hours) and the boat has plenty of life left (1997 Maycraft CC). I do not have the money for a brand new motor
Should I rebuild, buy a new power head or look for a used motor? Again, money is tight but I don't want problem after problem because I'm trying to save a buck. The mechanic says rebuilding this one or buying a used one is a poor option and recommends a new motor (which he does not sell). Would like to hear opinions, thanks.
