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well guess who's outboard doesn't have a shear pin??? can anyone recommend a good outboard mechanic around Sherwood? man if it isn't one thing its another!!!
I sure don't know what is broke in the lower unit but it sound really really bad. sure hope i don't have to buy a new motor!!!
Fetmo
Take the cotter key out and take the nut off,pull you prop off,it may have only striped inside of the prop.From there its grears and stuff that can be replaced without buying new motor.
One of the memebers of the broad could have a old motor setting around for share parts.
What size and brand of motor?
1995, 40hp Johnson. its in the shop, took it this morning...wish me luck
Fetmo
Hard to recommend anything without knowing the brand outboard you're runnin. I will say this, if you have a yamaha stay as far away from H20 Sports as you can. I took my yamaha over there bout 3 years ago. BIG MISTAKE The ole wallet took quite a hit and they fixed NOTHING. OUCH! Good luck wherever you decide to take it
Ditto, on H2O. they charged me $170.00 labor to connect 2 fittings, one to motor and the other to the stick on my stick steering boat. A friend of mine installed his cable in about 30 minutes. I told them to enjoy because it would be the last they ever get from me. They do have a mechanic for Mercurys, that has a reputation for being the best in the area.
well i took it to H20. my lower unit has to be replaced. $1800.00 for re manufactured lower unit. the motor is 14 years old. so i think i am gona get a new outboard. 40hp Eveinrude E Tec. they said $5500.00 instaled. called Spencer is Pine Bluff they told me $5800.00. dont know how long till i can come up with the Moola!!
Fetmo
Fetmo, I purchased a 40hp Evinrude E-Tech in July 08. So far the motor has performed great and I am very happy with it. The E-Tech pushes my 165 lowe boat about 33 mph and it is about 40% better on fuel than my old Johnson 40hp motor. The best part is when you turn the key the motor starts every time!
spencers is another one that will get in your pocket and you be mad when you leave there. call lawson boat sales in McGEHEE, ar. 870-222-3830 he does not sell evinrudes he sells nissan/tohatsu there is several of us in so.ar
that has bought a motor from him i have a tohatsu that seven years old and
never had a problem. fishfarmers and commercial fisherman run them if they
hold up under them i know they will last a normal fisherman, but none of them
are rock proff. tell jimmy i said give you a deal.
Spencer Is Another That Will Get In Your Pocket. Call Lawson Boat Sales In Mcgehee Ar 870-222-3830, He Does Not Sell Evenrude. He Sells Nissan/tohatsu. Several Of Us In South Ar That Have Bought Motors From Jimmy Catfish Farmers And Commercial Fishermen Runs These Types Of Motors If They Stand Up Under Their Abuse. I Know That They Will Hold Up Under Normal Fisherman. I Have A Tohatsu That Is 7 Years Old Have Ot Had Any Problem Out Of. Call Him And Tell Him That Meatgetter Jigs To Give You A Good Deal.
spencers is another one that will get in your pocket and you be mad when you leave there. call lawson boat sales in McGEHEE, ar. 870-222-3830 he does not sell evinrudes he sells nissan/tohatsu there is several of us in so.ar
that has bought a motor from him i have a tohatsu that seven years old and
never had a problem. fishfarmers and commercial fisherman run them if they
hold up under them i know they will last a normal fisherman, but none of them
are rock proff. tell jimmy i said give you a deal.
When I was in PB Spencers was pretty good, but expensive, but as far as H2O, they will rob you blind and then not fix your motor. I heard the guy in Levy is not bad, but I do not know this for a fact.
Not trying to sell anything here but know of a mechanic near PB that does outboard work on the side, has somewhat of a following on duckhunter.net and some other boards of that nature.
That OMC 40 is workhorse motor and not one I would give up on easily. Unless the gear case itself is broken, it is rebuildable. It is also a fairly common LU if you went used.
PM me if you want some contact info. Jim.
Take JLeus advice.......he knows of what he speaks! I know from experience.Quote:
Originally Posted by JLeus
Some motors have a slip clutch in the foot.
If I bought a outboard I agree, I would buy a Nissan or a Tohatsu both are great. Actually it is the same company just changed its name.
I bought a Nissan from Jimmy Lawson in McGehee. You will not beat his prices or his service. Give him a call.