1999 150evinrude ficht engine

[jmann]

i have a 1999 150 evinrude fic

i have a 1999 150 evinrude ficht series engine with a blown piston i was wondering if this engine was worth fixing. any information on this engine would be appreciated. thank you

 

[haffiman37]

"If only the piston, replace i

"If only the piston, replace it but replace the injector and con-rodbearings as well if there are signs of 'lean burning' (melted piston edges on exhaust side).
Be sure that engine reaches its recommended MAX rpm or it will hapend again."

 

[jmann]

"thanks for the information, l

"thanks for the information, looks like i have a winter project. is this engine to new to buy the parts online or do i need to go to a dealer."