Johnson 1987 150 power head cost. J150TLCUR

[bob1008]

My marine mechanic showed me where a piston ring went bad on my motor (deep gouges inside cylinder head) and he is going to quote me a price to replace the power head this week. Any idea what a fair price should be for this job? Thank you.

 

[tazatax]

Re: Johnson 1987 150 power head cost. J150TLCUR

had the same thing happen 2 my 87 evinrude 140 v-4 it ran me $1300 for the rebuild.

 

[bob1008]

Re: Johnson 1987 150 power head cost. J150TLCUR

Would you do it again Taz? I mean after the expense were you satisfied and did it run reasonably well? I've got twin 1987 150's with little use but not well maintained. I'm torn between putting money into these, or maybe buying some rebuilds on this website that have a warrantee.

 

[tazatax]

Re: Johnson 1987 150 power head cost. J150TLCUR

my engine had 300 hrs. on it at the time. my vro system got water in it hence the rebuild. I knew the motor and the care it was given. would I do it again ---no. by the time this needs to be done again replacement of boat is my next step. I knew the mechanic and the cost of him rebuilding it with a 3month warranty out weighed the cost of a total powerhead. hope this helps.

 

[bob1008]

Re: Johnson 1987 150 power head cost. J150TLCUR

Thanks Taz. Your input helps a lot ! I didn't realize that you were still running the same motor. This boat was my dads and he used it very little..maybe 5- 10 hours per season. But he lives in a remote area with no outboard repair (i.e. poorly maintained). I think I'm gonna go for the rebuild and hope for the best. My mechanic is a 30 year OMC service dealer (2-man shop) and I have a lot of confidence in him (so far). Thanks again!

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Johnson 1987 150 power head cost. J150TLCUR

The dealer will probably just re-sleeve and re-piston the bad cylinder. Actually a common repair on outboards. If the entire powerhead needs to be replaced (actually a faster repair if one is on hand) just be sure to get a warrenty.<br /><br />Powerheads on the net (rebuilt) are running $1400 or so. As long as you have faith in the dealer.<br /><br />Cranston! Wow I spent a few weeks there in Feb 1978 plowing out all that darn snow....had a blast! We (US Army soldiers flown in) were treated great.<br /><br />Bob

 

[bob1008]

Re: Johnson 1987 150 power head cost. J150TLCUR

Thanks Bob. I'll let you know this week what the dealer gives me for a quote to replace the powerhead as he suggested. <br />P.S. Thanks for plowing us out. Lotta snow in '78.