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Dennis Cappotto

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" Hello Joe

I have a 1990 2

" Hello Joe

I have a 1990 200hp Evinrude with 1200+ hrs pushing a 22 Grady White Seafarer.
The engine runs great but have lost some power due
to low compression, (left side top down, 60,70,80 right side top down 90,80,80). I do a lot of off shore deep sea fishing going 20+ miles out. I'm getting concerned that this engine is not going to last much longer. I cannot afford a new 200 at this time so I'm woundering if purchasing a rebuild powerhead is my best option. My question is are these units reliable and can I expect like new results when all said and done. Also can you recommend any reputable compaines I could purchase a rebuilt powerhead from.

Thanks in advance
Dennis "
 
"Dennis.... I've been out

"Dennis.... I've been out of that line of work for some time, but the dealerships I've been involved with always purchased their powerheads from "Flagship Remanufacturing Supply Co., Inc" which is located in "200 East Ann St, PO Box 1837, in Punta Gorda, Fl., 33950, Phone (813)639-5345". I've never had a problem with them.

However, before going that route, check with "Andrew" on this site as I don't know if he stocks or has access to those powerheads or not. Always a good idea to check sources and prices.

Be advised that powerheads are not complete with accessories such as carburetors, intake manifolds, ignition systems/components etc. Powerheads are more like a automotive short block which consist of the block, crank, rods, pistons, cylinder heads, etc.

It would be a good idea to have your engine dismantled to have the entire assortment of components inspected. It is usually a case that 99% of the time, the powerhead simply needs a complete overhaul to restore it to new condition. In this case, if you purchased a rebuilt powerhead, you would be purchasing perhaps a crankshaft, six connecting rods, and various bearings etc that you absolutely do not need ie a waste of $$$$$.

Keep in mind that powerheads do not fail by themselves. Something caused it such as fouled carburetors which would cause a engine to run lean on one or more cylinders, a failing VRO pump creating a faulty mixture to all cylinders, A stator (under the flywheel) melting down, causing erratic ignition etc. Whatever the cause, it must be found and corrected to eliminate a repeat of the failure whether the powerhead is rebuilt or replaced. Good Luck.

Joe
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" Joe

As always all good ad

" Joe

As always all good advise. Yes I am aware that powerheads are incomplete. I plan on rebuilding the carburetors, ignition systems checks out OK. And I think you hit on the source of my problem, two years ago I had a problem with the VRO pump, was using twice the amount of oil, took me a little time to fine the problem but did replace the pump. I plan on doing the work myself so I thought replacing the powerhead would be the cheapest and easiest way to go. My dealer wants about $5500.00 to dismantle inspect and rebuild my powerhead as necessary.

Joe what would be the difference between a complete overhaul of my powerhead and the purchase of a rebuilt powerhead?

Thanks again for the good advise

Dennis "
 
" The beauty of a two stroke e

" The beauty of a two stroke engine is that if the engine has been run properly ,then a set of pistons and rings may be all that is required. Of course a new impeller and resealing the lower unit is a given.If the cylinders are badly worn then boring is needed and o/s pistons are required. Should always be cheaper than a new motor. "
 
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