Value of 1985 115 Johnson VRO?

[mnmfors]

I got screwed when I bought this motor....it has good compression on 3 cyl's...and 0 on the 4th. I am going to put it up for sale....long story short, I just want a fair price for it. Any ideas what would be a good asking price? I dont want the next guy feeling like I do, being I paid too much.<br /><br />Info:<br /><br />Located in central Florida<br />VRO disconnected and missing<br />All electronics are good and working<br />still Runs fairly well considering<br />Tilt and Trim work, slow leak<br />good prop 14x19 alluminum<br />lower unit good however skeg chipped<br />water pump good, cools great<br />controls, teleflex cables, and harness all good<br />normal scratches, chips on paint, but still looks good<br />looks like stator and coil is new<br /><br />Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[Mufasa]

Re: Value of 1985 115 Johnson VRO?

The motor is not worth rebuilding. It is going to be a salvage parts motor. Value $200-400....cost to repair $2,500

 

[mnmfors]

Re: Value of 1985 115 Johnson VRO?

Thanks for the reply Mastertech.<br /><br />I got a couple of quotes for around $800, just one piston, for providing it doesnt need resleaving. I checked the cost of parts and it was around $300-450 including machine shop. Maybe parts and labor cost more in NY. Thanks for the input though.<br /><br />I really hate the thought of parting out such a good running motor.

 

[Bobby D.]

Re: Value of 1985 115 Johnson VRO?

mnm, What length shaft is the motor? Why don't you try and fix it yourself. There are many posts here which will give you some ideas on how to begin. My opinion is that its not worth very much except if someone has a need for parts or someone can fix it. Another suggestion would be for you to invest in another motor that is compatible with the old motor and you have spare parts.

 

[mnmfors]

Re: Value of 1985 115 Johnson VRO?

Thanks dude. <br /><br />It is a 20 inch shaft.<br /><br />I guess that is a good point. Kind of a scary thing to tackle given my experience. <br /><br />I really do like the motor, it runs excellent with no load, on muffs. <br /><br />I guess I will give that some thought.<br /><br />Thanks again for the reply Dude.

 

[Solittle]

Re: Value of 1985 115 Johnson VRO?

mnm - Listen to Master Tech and also listen to what you wrote:<br /><br />VRO disconnected and missing<br />Runs fairly well considering<br />Tilt and Trim work, slow leak<br />lower unit good however skeg chipped<br />good compression on 3 cyl's...and 0 on the 4th<br /><br />Would you give $2-400 for an 18 year old motor that is in that condition? Not me.

 

[mnmfors]

Re: Value of 1985 115 Johnson VRO?

whoops, I already did! Oh well, you made me feel a lot better! I guess the truth hurts.<br /><br />Maybe I should just part it out. I know I would make my $ back.<br /><br />Although I really would enjoy attempting the rebuild....I am sure I could do it, just not sure how long it would hold up

 

[mnmfors]

Re: Value of 1985 115 Johnson VRO?

Ok, one more question, then I will drop it.<br /><br />I guess the real question is what is it worth after the rebuild. I would guess around $1500-1800?<br /><br />Thanks again Dude, Mastertech, and So Little.

 

[Solittle]

Re: Value of 1985 115 Johnson VRO?

Suggest that you check out ebay and estimate what you could get if you parted it out. My guess that you would get more that way than fixing it and selling it. $1,500-1,800 does not sound to bad to me if it were a fresh water motor. Don't think I would go for it if I knew that only one cylinder was fixed. You may also find that your $800.00 will grow to $2,000-2,500 once your $800.00 mechanic gets into it. Then where would you be?

 

[bonitoman]

Re: Value of 1985 115 Johnson VRO?

mnmfors, email me I might be interested jsapo@cfl.rr.com I live on 46

 

[muskyone]

Re: Value of 1985 115 Johnson VRO?

i rebuilt a 85 90 rude last summer and it was really easy just follow manual and use iboats it cost me 300$ new rod bearings rod and gaskits but the feeling i got when she fierd up the first time when i was done was worth the cash

 

[G DANE]

Re: Value of 1985 115 Johnson VRO?

HI Mnmfors <br /><br />I need a 19" or 21" prop for my 1991 115HP.<br /><br />Do you happen to have one of that pich ?

 

[mnmfors]

Re: Value of 1985 115 Johnson VRO?

Hey Musky, thanks for the reply.<br /><br />Did you have to replace any rings, or just bearings? Any machining on any of the cylinders? How long did it take you total time? Was this your first one?

 

[mnmfors]

Re: Value of 1985 115 Johnson VRO?

G Dane, I only have the one on the boat, it is a 19. I do have a chewed up one too that I was just going to toss out, you could have that one if you want. If I part it out I will keep you in mind. However I think the moderators of this board do not like people selling stuff here. My email is mnmfors@aol.com.

 

[mnmfors]

Re: Value of 1985 115 Johnson VRO?

Thanks for the input SoLittle. I was on ebay last night doing that last night. I have parted out a few and sold them on ebay in the past. It is kind of the luck of the draw tho, sometimes u get alot, sometimes you don't. Just depends if a few different people need the same part. And it is quite a bit of work. <br /><br />About the $800 turning into 2500....good point. Although one of them was going to pull it apart for free and give me a quote. Small shop, and he could not tell me how long it would take...just said it would take a while.<br /><br />About the one cyl. being fixed. When I first started messin around with boat motors, I couldnt believe that certified mechanics would only replace one piston and even punch out one and leave the rest stock. I have to this day not heard a mechanic say that it is wrong to do this and everyone I talked to say it is acceptable, just use weisco and make sure the weight is the same.

 

[Solittle]

Re: Value of 1985 115 Johnson VRO?

Were I looking for an oldie but goodie I wouldn't have any problem with one where only one hole was redone if I knew that the others were checked. If I did not know the seller I might be a bit weary that he did a cheap fix so he could dump the motor.

 

[G DANE]

Re: Value of 1985 115 Johnson VRO?

mnmfors<br /><br />Will try to figure out shipping costs from you to DK. Boring one hole is OK, at least thats what the manual says if the others are within spec´s.<br /><br />I once bought a remanufactured powerhead that broke cranck after 6 hrs ( wrong prop ) It had 2 new sleves and one new and one old piston in it !!<br /><br />Compresion same on both however. So they do it too !!