JJ™
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Hey guys,
I've been researching this for awhile and don't seem to really be able to come up with any definitive answers.
I'm considering purchasing a 1985 50hp Yamaha 2 stroke from a gentleman I came across on craigslist.
The motor has a cracked lower unit and hasn't been run in quite awhile. Has good compression on all cylinders though and minimal corrosion.
Here is the story behind it that I have gotten from him:
He purchased the motor 6 months ago from a guy that said the lower unit went out on him 2 years ago and he had had it stored in his shop since. He purchased it with the intention to get it up and running but just didn't have time.
Anyway, here are the pictures he has sent so far -
I'd want to replace some of that hardware that has rust starting on it.
Lower Unit
Crack Number 1
Crack Number 2
I'm thinking that if I pay around $500-$600 for it and pick up a new lower unit it should be in the ballpark of $1500 or so to get it up and running. (If that's all that's wrong with it)
The only reason I'm considering this route is that these 50hp short shafts are a pretty rare find and it would fit the ticket perfectly for my new skiff.
What are some additional questions I should ask him? Anything in particular I should look for when I actually see it?
Are there any additional tests I can run besides compression & spark?
Anyway, what do you guys think?
I've been researching this for awhile and don't seem to really be able to come up with any definitive answers.
I'm considering purchasing a 1985 50hp Yamaha 2 stroke from a gentleman I came across on craigslist.
The motor has a cracked lower unit and hasn't been run in quite awhile. Has good compression on all cylinders though and minimal corrosion.
Here is the story behind it that I have gotten from him:
He purchased the motor 6 months ago from a guy that said the lower unit went out on him 2 years ago and he had had it stored in his shop since. He purchased it with the intention to get it up and running but just didn't have time.
Anyway, here are the pictures he has sent so far -
I'd want to replace some of that hardware that has rust starting on it.
Lower Unit
Crack Number 1
Crack Number 2
I'm thinking that if I pay around $500-$600 for it and pick up a new lower unit it should be in the ballpark of $1500 or so to get it up and running. (If that's all that's wrong with it)
The only reason I'm considering this route is that these 50hp short shafts are a pretty rare find and it would fit the ticket perfectly for my new skiff.
What are some additional questions I should ask him? Anything in particular I should look for when I actually see it?
Are there any additional tests I can run besides compression & spark?
Anyway, what do you guys think?