"I am considering purchasing a
"I am considering purchasing a boat that has an OMC 140 (4-cylinder, 181 cubic inch) I/O engine. The boat is 1979 so I assume the engine is same vintage. The seller of the boat says this engine was nicknamed "iron horse" because of reliability. The engine has 1100 hours on the clock and has been used exclusively in fresh water.
Can anyone advise if this engine is prone to any particular problems? I intend on having a compression and oil pressure check done, but other than that, is there anything to look for? I have also been told that there is a slight leak from the steering gear shaft (maybe a seal) that will cost $200-$250 to repair.
1100 hours is getting up there, can I reasonably expect to get another 500 or 600 before I am looking at a rebuild?"
"I am considering purchasing a boat that has an OMC 140 (4-cylinder, 181 cubic inch) I/O engine. The boat is 1979 so I assume the engine is same vintage. The seller of the boat says this engine was nicknamed "iron horse" because of reliability. The engine has 1100 hours on the clock and has been used exclusively in fresh water.
Can anyone advise if this engine is prone to any particular problems? I intend on having a compression and oil pressure check done, but other than that, is there anything to look for? I have also been told that there is a slight leak from the steering gear shaft (maybe a seal) that will cost $200-$250 to repair.
1100 hours is getting up there, can I reasonably expect to get another 500 or 600 before I am looking at a rebuild?"