Opinions on 2000 model Yamaha 225

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by spareparts

thanks for the clarification on the year models Ferm, I was wondering which models it would interchange with

ALso keep in mind that 92-93 could be either or in some cases as OMC was just sort of throwing em together in those years with whatever came down the line. Sort of like finger port blocks with non finger port sleeves so you had icle reliefs, no finger ports, and small exhaust ports. Over on screamand fly it is ridiculous some of teh stuff they have found from 92-93 in production engines. IMHO 88-91(88-89 being the supreme ones) was the BEST of the 200/225 engines to be built for most any manufacturer. Not horrible on fuel, idled decent, and were RELIABLE like no other. The 86-87's were best on fuel, but the small bore aggressive ports caused many to burn up if teh airbox bolts came loose or ANY piece of trash went in the carbs. And the 93+ engines are as reliable as any, but the closed deck finger port blocks sufferred from corrosion at teh head gasket surface and the smaler exhaust ports choked em down up top even with the finger ports.

[bigshrimpin]

Firm - are you familiar with this mod that marfab is talking about . . .

http://www.mar-fab.com/MarFab_Tech_Bulletins_D9579.pdf

I have a buddy that is rebuilding a 96 225 and wondering if this is worth the effort?

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by THEFERMANATOR

IMHO 88-91(88-89 being the supreme ones) was the BEST of the 200/225 engines to be built for most any manufacturer. Not horrible on fuel, idled decent, and were RELIABLE like no other.

That's an '88 Spare has for sale...falls right into the "supreme" category you mention...That power head will make somebody a good motor...

[spareparts]

Wow, a Big Shrimping sighting

[THEFERMANATOR]

I've never heard of modifying the deflectors, then again I didn't realize that the late model loopers had em. I knew the cross flows had em, but not that the loopers had em. As far as the pins moving, that was more common to the MERCS. The JOHNSON/EVINRUDES that had this happen seemed to be more so with engines twisted up pretty tight. Never heard of fishing engines having it happen much.

[shaneburris74]

Any of yall know anything about the mid 2000's Johnson 4 strokes? Theres one on a Sea Ox over in the Valdosta area. Its a 2004 , not sure of hp, boat is a 23 ft..must be atleast a 200. I'd call on it if I knew anything about the motors.

[spareparts]

they are suzuki engines, good motors, just check them for corrosion