Blown headgasket?

[BigAl331]

I have a chance to buy an '88 Evinrude VRO 150 with a blown headgasket. I'm not familar with 2-stroke motors, the question I have is about he headgasket on a 2-stroke.

Is it the same as on a 4-stroke? I mean is there anything inpaticular that will cause a headgasket to blow on a 2s than a 4s motor? If it's not worth replacing the headgasket I can always use it for parts on my 150 Johnny.

[tsubaki]

Easy fix and no need to remove any other stuff. Leave t-stats and sensors in head.
Now why did it blow it? Lots of things sold as "great condition, all it needs is a head gasket".
Get it real cheap or with a return guarantee if it's not what it's advertised to be.

[BigAl331]

Not sure why it blew right now. The add says that they have the gasket and manual, just hasn't been installed. They are asking $500 OBO but I offered $400.

[tsubaki]

This to replace the thermostats and sensors.
The 24, 1/4" bolts (7/16 socket head).

If just changing the head gasket, no need to remove them.
The other 14 bolts hold the head in place (don't remember the size, looks like 3/8" with a 9/16 socket head).
Be sure and take pictures if you get it and please ask questions when repairing.

[cterrebonne]

when you pull the head inspect the cylinder walls to make sure there isnt any scuffing.

[BigAl331]

Just got back after picking up the motor. It sounds like this has happened to the motor twice. The guy said that it happened before but he can't remember which side. What if I pulled a head of my '82 Johnson and put it on the '88 Evinrude?

The motor is a '88 VRO, so the wiring does not match my boat. Now I have two questions, 1st - how hard is it to convert over the wiring to fit the '82 wiring that I have now? 2nd - where can I find the complete control wiring to convert the boat over to the late model wiring?

If I can remember when I start tearing the motor down I'll take pics.