Willy's Screwed

[tsubaki]

willy, I hate to hear that. Been looking at identical motors since it happened.
They ranged from "$2500 rebuilt/bored" to "$2500-$3500 good clean engine". The powerheads rebuilt alone been running $3000 plus shipping plus core charge.
Hate to hear it willy.

[nymack66]

Bummer, I know the feeling mine did the same bloody thing a few years ago only no block damage.

If you see anything used in the Orlando area let me know I can check it out for you. If you like a rebuild power head try Vaun at http://www.powerheadexchange.com let him know Andrew sent you and give you a good deal and quality workmanship, I can pick it up in Tampa bring it to Orlando check with my contact (Freight between FL & NY) or crate it up for you and ship...its the most I can do for a good man ...Good luck and keep us posted..

[THEFERMANATOR]

Need to find out what happened first Willy. If it broke a reed valve theres a chance it just windowed the block and can be patched up. I've seen a few of em with windowed blocks welded back up without even pulling the powerhead(depending upon where it went through). Reed valves breaking is unfortunately fairly common and why I won't run metal reeds in any engine I build up. I've got Bradfords old engine here at the house I could build up for yeah if you want. It lost a cylinder from carbon build-up and stuck a ring. She isn't purty, but I could fix yeah up fairly cheap.

[captpete13]

Willy, what a bummer man. If there is anything I can do to help out just let me know. My marina is selling a pair of Yamaha f225's from a repower. I can see if they would sell one to you if your interested.

[willy]

Wow, Mack Ferm Pete and all you guys are great. Cheered me up just seeing the responses. I needed that.
I will look close by first and see if there are any good deals at hand. Money is a little tight right now so I got to do whats going to give me the best return.
Spent some time with Ozzie on the phone and as usual when I talk to him between us things get a little clearer.
I got to decide first am I going to keep FishBones for the next several years. If I am, going to try to find the newest I can find for the best price.
If I do decide I am going to sell her within a year or two then I am going for used or rebuilt power head.

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by willy

Spent some time with Ozzie on the phone and as usual when I talk to him between us things get a little clearer.

At this time I feel obligated to point out that conversation took place BEFORE Happy Hour began...

[willy]

I thought we got better after a few Jameson's, at least that is how I recollect it

[macojoe]

here are a few to consider?? good luck!!

http://longisland.craigslist.org/boa/2422577979.html

http://spacecoast.craigslist.org/boa/2427940743.html

http://providence.craigslist.org/boa/2433839674.html