[Belfast Bill]

Well my engine has given up the ghost, I was having Overheating problems and then problem starting so removed the plugs to do a compression test and bottom cylinder 125psi middle cylinder 100 psi and top cylinder 25psi, the top plug was full of water when removed. So pulled her out of the dock and back home but unfortunately the head bolts are not playing the game, when we tried to remove them while in the dock four snapped off and when I tried today all nice in my drive another few have gone,so I'll take the head off tomorrow (or try) and have a look at the pistons and cylinders and check for any damage before I try and remove the broken bolts but I'm thinking I'll be needing a replacement engine, 60 hp to 80 hp ish. So if anyone knows of any bargains please let me know.
Cheers Bill.

 

[cornishfisherman]

chris at northtyne marine is great

 

[JonD]

Probably owned by one of the people who claim outboards don't need to be flushed out regularly before you owned it. Hopefully you can get some money back selling it for spares if you cant get it fixed.
If you can get hold of a Yam F70 these are very reliable motors and I highly recommend them. Are you looking at secondhand or new ? Even a low hour secondhand engine can give you a heap of grief if it hasn't been well maintained.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1385946574920577

 

[Clinker]

Bill Higham Marine generally have a good selection of used engines and, in my experience, offer excellent service - the only place that would do a part ex deal when I looked to change my engine a couple of years ago, and really paid attention to detail.
Cambridge Outboards also generally have a good range of used engines…

Used 75hp evinrude ETEC outboard, long shaft. - Bill Higham Marine

Used 75hp evinrude ETEC outboard, long shaft.. Available from Bill Higham Marine. Id: 66983. Click to find out more, and shop now!

www.billhigham.co.uk

Used 50hp Tohatsu 2 stroke Tldi - Longshaft, Electric start, remote control, PTT - Bill Higham Marine

Used 50hp Tohatsu 2 stroke Tldi - Longshaft, Electric start, remote control, PTT. Available from Bill Higham Marine. Id: 66820. Click to find out more, and shop now!

www.billhigham.co.uk

Used 85hp Suzuki 2 stroke - Longshaft, electric start, remote control, PTT - Bill Higham Marine

Used 85hp Suzuki 2 stroke - Longshaft, electric start, remote control, PTT. Available from Bill Higham Marine. Id: 66867. Click to find out more, and shop now!

www.billhigham.co.uk

Used 70hp Evinrude ex RN 2 stroke - Longshaft, electric start, remote control, PTT - Bill Higham Marine

Used 70hp Evinrude ex RN 2 stroke - Longshaft, electric start, remote control, PTT. Available from Bill Higham Marine. Id: 66875. Click to find out more, and shop now!

www.billhigham.co.uk

Used Mercury 80hp 2014 fourstroke EXLPT, XL shaft, electric start, remote control, PTT - Bill Higham Marine

Used Mercury 80hp 2014 fourstroke EXLPT, XL shaft, electric start, remote control, PTT. Available from Bill Higham Marine. Id: 45667. Click to find out more, and shop now!

www.billhigham.co.uk

75HP YAMAHA 75AETO 2 STROKE AUTOLUBE POWER TRIM & TILT LONG Shaft 2005 Outboard & Remotes

{Description} 75HP YAMAHA 75AETO OUTBOARD MOTOR Carburettor Engine with Electric Start, Power Trim & Tilt with Remotes Supplied with Yamaha Side Mount Remotes, Harness, Battery Cables & Propeller. LONG SHAFT MODEL FOR 20

www.cambridgeoutboards.co.uk

90HP MERCURY 90ELPT POWER TRIM & TILT LONG Shaft 2 Stroke Outboard & Remotes '00

{Description} 90HP MERCURY 90ELPT Oil Injected OUTBOARD MOTOR 2000 Model Oil Injected 2 Stroke LONG SHAFT MODEL VERY LOW HOURS USE, POWERHEAD IS IN A1 ORIGINAL FACTORY MECHANICAL CONDITION The Hood has been Re-Sprayed and will be Re-Stickered Supplied with Battery Cables, Mercury Side Mount...

www.cambridgeoutboards.co.uk

50HP Honda BF50A 4 Stroke Long Shaft Electric Start Outboard with Remotes

{Description} 50HP HONDA 4 STROKE (CARB) OUTBOARD MOTOR LONG SHAFT MODEL FOR 20

www.cambridgeoutboards.co.uk

60HP MARINER LONG Shaft Oil Injected 2-Stroke Outboard 1997 Model Fully Serviced

{Description} MARINER 60HP OIL INJECTED 2 STROKE OUTBOARD MOTOR LONG SHAFT MODEL FOR 20

www.cambridgeoutboards.co.uk

2007 MARINER 75HP POWER TRIM LONG Shaft 2 Stroke AUTOLUBE Outboard with REMOTES

{Description} 2007 Model 75HP MARINER 2 STROKE OUTBOARD MOTOR LONG SHAFT MODEL FOR 20

www.cambridgeoutboards.co.uk

 

[Belfast Bill]

Thanks I'll have a look now,but I saw a 70 vro with him a few days ago and he wanted about 2.5 k for a 30 year old engine which I thought was pretty steep.
But thanks for the help.
Bill.

 

[Clinker]

An older engine in good condition that has had a good going through will command a higher price from a dealer as they will want to recoup the cost of going though it to check it’s ok and will of course want to allow something for the warranty they give and of course want their profit.
But only the buyer can decide if that’s worth it - buying say an £1800 engine from a private buyer might prove more expensive than paying £2500 for an engine a dealer has gone through and added a warranty.
But a nearly new engine from a dealer probably offers better value compared to a private sale as those dealer costs can be much the same on a £2000 engine as they are on a £5000 engine.
The 80hp Merc at Bill Higham is easily the best of those that I posted, but the 75 Etec would probably be a good bet, and if 50hp is enough, that Tohatsu TLDI is excellent value and will sip petrol.

 

[Reevsey]

I have a 75 etec its been faultless

 

[Belfast Bill]

Unfortunately I can't afford that sort of money now day's but thanks for the input.
Are the 1990 ish Mercury 90hp 3 cylinder clamshell engines any good or the 90 v4 Johnson??

 

[Reevsey]

Unfortunately I can't afford that sort of money now day's but thanks for the input.
Are the 1990 ish Mercury 90hp 3 cylinder clamshell engines any good or the 90 v4 Johnson??

Sorry Bill cant advise on either of those engines . The 75 etec has been great and quite economical. Before that i had the tohatsu 50hp tldi which was very reliable and economical but a little bit under gunned for my predator 165 .
Good luck in your search 👍

 

[Clinker]

Unfortunately I can't afford that sort of money now day's but thanks for the input.
Are the 1990 ish Mercury 90hp 3 cylinder clamshell engines any good or the 90 v4 Johnson??

Of those two I'd go for the Mercury - it was improved a bit 2 or 3 years later - it always had a reputation of being bomb proof but also very thirsty (as was the V4 Johnson) - and of course even the best engine can be showing issues after 33 years if not properly maintained.

Also worth working out whether the extra you'd pay on fuel and servicing (running to the same places, my brother, who had a 94 Merc 90 on a slightly heavier boat, would use pretty much twice the petrol of my Etec 90 - the Etec needs servicing only every three years - I used to change my gearbox oil every year though) would pay for the difference between an old tech and a new tech engine, which, fingers crossed, would also likely be more reliable.

If that 50hp Tohatsu TLDI would be enough power I think the equation between old tech and new tech would almost certainly add up even though it would be working harder of course.

For an old tech 60-90 two stroke though, for reliability I think you'd have to go a long way to beat a Tohatsu or Yamaha two stroke (in true Yamaha fashion, they copied the Evinrude/Johnson and made it better) - trouble is people know this and the engines are priced accordingly as you can see in the links I posted.

Also - bear in mind the parts from your expired engine might fetch a bit - that mid section and gearbox was used on quite a few models for a good number of years so parts could be in demand.

 

[gordmac]

There is an old Evinrude 65 lying here for decades, worked fine apparently. You are welcome to it if you want to come and take it away.

 

[Belfast Bill]

Where are you Gordmac? Also is it a twin or three cylinder? I might be able to match them up depending on the engine's. Very kind of you to offer. Cheers Bill 07533146128.

 

[Belfast Bill]

Hi and I'd love to try and bring her back to life and I would get good use out of her, is she a twin or three cylinder engine? I could possibly use any parts needed from mine to get her running, I have a new water pump kit here that I was going to fit to mine.
Where are you based please? And thank you for the offer.
Cheers Bill.

 

[Belfast Bill]

Sorry my posts have crossed I didn't see my first post and posted then the first popped up Duugghhhh.

 

[Belfast Bill]

Clinker thanks for all the efforts and advice, much appreciated.
Bill.

 

[OdysseyAngling]

Were you located? Someone had a 75hp Yam (non starter) in South wales for sale for not a lot…. Good compression on all cylinders etc….

 

[gordmac]

I know nothing about the engine, brother got it for a Wilson Flyer but didn't use it. I would rather give it to someone if they could use it rather than scrap it.

 

[Belfast Bill]

Where are you Gordmac?

 

[Belfast Bill]

Odyssey I'm in Grimsby.

 

[Belfast Bill]

chris at northtyne marine is great

Just had a look on his site and he didn't have anything that would suit.
Thanks Cornish.