My First Post

[ted hanson]

Howdy doody from sunny Pasadena Ca. This is my very first post and I would like a little info on Honda OBs.<br />I just acquired an early 80's 7.5 and based on some of the posts I have read I'm wondering if I might have made a mistake.<br />I bought this motor for $50.00. It's in fair condition but has no spark. I'm sure I can get it running but I'm<br />not sure how much I have to put into it. I have no intention of keeping it but I like tinkering and I think I might be <br />able to make a few bucks. So here's what I would like to know...Is this perticular motor any good? Is it worth fixing? Are parts available?<br />Are parts expensive? Will it be worth anything after it's cleaned up and running?<br />Thanks

 

[DJ]

Re: My First Post

ted,<br /><br />Welcome!<br /><br />I'm sure you can fix it up and get it going.<br /><br />Help us all out here and post some additional infornmation. Such as: Model # and Serial #. Those numbers should be located on the clamp bracket.<br /><br />I would also suggest that you buy a manual. If you sell it, it's a good selling tool. They're available on this website (iboats).<br /><br />Or, many libraries have them that you can copy a page or two.

 

[roscoe]

Re: My First Post

The best indicator of value would be the local classifieds.<br /><br />You might/should be able to get a couple hundred for it.

 

[NathanY]

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=26454&item=1876557064 <br /><br />look at this.

 

[ted hanson]

Re: My First Post

Well...Based on that EBAY pic, mine is newer and in better shape. It even has a prop!

 

[SCO]

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I'd have bought it. The prop is or almost worth 50.00. How do you know it doesnt have spark? If it has compresion stay with it a while in my opinion.