I'm looking at this boat motor and trailer, to possibly purchase. I don't know the year yet on the boat or motor. The owner says that one of the cylinders has low cranking compression. What could cause this? Is it fixable? Was it common with these motors? Price for the 17' Crestliner boat, 115hp...
My mechanic says the rubber grommets that secure the motor to the housing have deteriorated, and it's going to be around $350 to repair. They said that since they are in the way of the exhaust, that the gas and oil from the exhaust tend to deteriorate them. Has anyone heard of this happening, or...
I have a 1998 Johnson 25hp motor, long shaft, electric start. I recently noticed water coming out of the back side of the unit,( see area circled in picture), is this normal. Water is coming out of the exhaust and it also has a strong stream coming out the port on the side. Any help would be...