Slabmaster II
1984 60 hp Merc
Have a bad piston and it's going to cost $2500 to rebuild the motor . Several mechanics have said this is a common problem with this motor due to 3 cylinders and 2 carbs . Can anyone confirm this info from experience . We are thinking of switching to a newer year motor , used of course , perhaps even switching to Evinrude .
Any advice ? Newer motors are in the $2500 to $3500 neighborhood .
Thanks
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the older evinrude past 74 had that problem . mainly running the no led gas .the top ring was to close to the top . i have a 1974 60 hp mercuray hanging in the shop that runns good the last time i ran it . i run evinrude now . also have a 1974 85 hp mercuray that run good . my pontoon has a Tohatsue on it and it does great . same as Honda .
retired and now i will always fish
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I would say after all those years and just now failing I'd look at rebuild if you have been happy with it. Depends mainly on reputation of builder and warranty. Buying a used motor for that money and could have same problem.
Slabmaster II
The rebuild mechanic will give a 90 day warranty . I am thinking if I get a 2000 or newer ,it will be easier to find parts and maintain .
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newer is cheaper on fuel . i would go 4 stroke if i could . quiter .
retired and now i will always fish
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