Hi! I am new to this forum but have been watching from time to time. I got an Evinrude 225 VRO which I am uncertain of the year, the engine had been repainted at some time and the tag is missing. Is the ID number located on the block some where else, it is gone from the mounting bracket where it should be. However, the engine was used in salt water and not properly flushed. The port head was off the engine when I got it, and the aluminum has erroded away in some places to the cylinder sleeve. I looked at the head gasket, which was laying in the bilge with the head, and could not see any obvious "blow-by" signs. Can this be fixed? Can you get a seal just by resting the gasket on the cylinder sleeve with no support from the water jacket?
Thanks for your help!
Thanks for your help!