[quiknet]

A friens of mine is looking around for a used outboard and was told by one dealer that he would sell him a totally rebuilt motor but only warranty it for 30 days. In my mind, if a place does a good job rebuilding the engine, wouldn't they warranty it for a season? Is this an unreasinable expectation on a rebuilt motor?

 

[mojoe]

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hi quiknet what size motor is this.. i would think it should be more than 30 days? maybe 90 days, if its rebuilt the right way. im looking for a 25horse myself do you know of anyone.. look at my post on FOR SALES. thanks MOJOE.. ><)))):> ~~~~ ><)))):>

 

[quiknet]

hey mojoe,
what's happenin? My friend is looking for something in the 70-90 h.p range. heve you tried marine engines.com for a 25?

 

[baywatch]

Motor

Try Accurate Marine in Bohemia. He has a lot of used motoors there and they are excellent mechanics. They specialize in Yamaha and Merc.

Bill

 

[leakyrivot]

rebuilt outboards

How good a rebuilt engine is depends on exactly how well the rebuild was done.. if 1 cylinder goes bad and all that is done is honing & replacement of 1 piston/rings - that's just a repair in my opinion and is not worth extra $$, although many like to call this a rebuild. On the other hand, if all the rings & bearings are replaced, and everything is spec'd within tolerences -that's **** close to a new engine, lifespan wise.

30 days isn't much, but it's enough to determine if what you bought is in good running condition. 2 weeks is enough for that. The problem I have with buying used from dealers is they tend to be way overpriced, engines that are $1500 in private sale end up $3000 at a dealer. Many times the used outboard dealers get these engines for next to nothing (somebody's junk), fix some wiring, and then let them go for $2000. I guess it comes down to exactly how well you trust the dealer.

Jon

 

[Tunatoys]

Rebuild

When I had my marina business I rebuilt alot of engines from diesels to outboards.The main thing is not to cut corners.For instance we alway's bored all the cylinders unless the engine had extremely low hours.We always went through the fuel system;rebuilt carbs and pumps,changed filters etc.Also we always inspected the water pump and changed the whole pump or impeller depending on when it was last done.Also we made sure all the warning alarms were working and changed V.R.O.pumps or inspected oil injection pumps.We warrantied the motor for 60-90 days depending on the use.Basicly we changed every part we thought was suspect.Also on some motors that were bored we rejetted the carb's so they would'nt run to lean. Also don't pay more for a rebuilt than the retail book value of the motor.You will never get your money back!
T.T.

 

[quiknet]

Hi Baywatch,
Thanks for the suggestion, but accurate was the place that would only gaurantee their ebuilts for 30 days.