Engine poll: please everyone respond.

[Blue_Runner]

Originally Posted by bradford

I'll give you my old 90 model 225 with controls and prop for your Mckee.

#5

[bcraigan]

It doesn't run does it?

[nipper]

#1 if it runs well, is reliable and will get you out on the water for the summer. Then just keep scouring the ads in case it breaks down on you. And go ahead and replace the impeller.

[bcraigan]

Sorry y'all. The 140 is actually in sc now. Guy moved here from ny... its only a couple hrs from me. Waiting on a little more info on the yamaha. Leaning towards the 140 as it leaves me some work on money etc...

[willy]

#2 or #3

thoughts on it, well I may be opening a can of worms so I will preface this with the standard IMO
That Yamaha is far and away the best motor ever made for durability, reliabilty and is a strong performer. The boat mechanics I have known and dealt with over the years that were Johnny Rude and Mercury mechanics were mostly who I am speaking about have repeatedly told me that the electronics, construction and quality control of that engine specifically is the best there is.
I just got a price on completely redoing my 92 150 Yammie from a well known mechanic here in Jersey as I was considering replacing my 18 year old with something newer. Complete including a completely redone power head, rebuilt carbs, two new fuel pumps, redo of all seals and whole water pump in the lower unit and new shift rod if it was even needed plus some other stuff I can't even remember will be $3500 out the door.
He told me he would rather have that Yam 150 two stroke rebuilt than any other engine out there even newer and with very low hours.
He rebuilds them all.
With that said that JohnnyRude 175 would be sweet also, there are more props available for a standard rotation but are you really going to do anything more than find the right prop and leave it on? I have had them and they are good engines and the parts are cheaper.
My main thought on all this in that as much as I respect the opinion of the Skools Ferm Tim(BS) type guys the truth is that these guys can tear an engine down and put it back together before I have had my second cup of coffee and are on a different level than me. They can work on the Merc's constant electronics problems, flywheel magnets and bearings etc for the JohnnyRudes for the price of parts most of which they have secreted in every nook and cranny of their workshops.
I can do basic maintenance oil plugs occassional fuel pump water pump type thing but a man has to know his limitations. I know mine and I want the least amount of worry possible when I finally get out here and there to fish.
To me, especially in the two stroke realm and I believe the four stroke as well that means one thing. Yamaha

[Blue_Runner]

Can of worms says you? Georgia wigglers anybody?

Sorry, just trying to stir the pot like they do on other forums.

[spareparts]

one otehr thing if you find a counter motor, check the gear lube real good, odds are, its probably black, if its got metal on teh magnet, probably going to give trouble. Use that in you negociations on price. If you can get it cheap enough(or find one with a bad lower), you can put a new SEI lower unit on it(standard or counter, they will both fit), for around $900 shipped to your door.

[Hammerhead]

Originally Posted by nipper

#1 if it runs well, is reliable and will get you out on the water for the summer. Then just keep scouring the ads in case it breaks down on you. And go ahead and replace the impeller.

Ditto.

However,..I like the Yamaha s alot. The 90 I had was bulletproof even after being sunk twice.

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by Hammerhead

Ditto.

However,..I like the Yamaha s alot. The 90 I had was bulletproof even after being sunk twice.

What?.... Sinking it once wasn't good enough?


(just busting)....

[spareparts]

I'd vote for teh Rudes, which ever one was fresh water. Old Yamahas get real expensive real quick when you start replacing parts. Contrary to popular belief, they do berak down, figure double the price for any parts comparable to a Merc or Johnrude. Around here, we don't rebuild Yamaha lower units, we repalce them, it ususally takes big hammer, chisel, and torch to get one a part after its been in salt for a while. DOn't forget the trim systems(probably Yamahas weakest point), only recently has there been any aftermarket trim motors available for Yamahas, soem of the oem motors are staggering in price