[fdheld34]

John and Tim thanks for the valuable advise and pics to go along with it.

Tim...question for you...before I continue with this motor..with my minor mechanical abilities when it comes to outboards

I spoke with my mechanic who came out and again verified compression last night and it came out same.
He said he would buy my motor as is for $1000 and put it towards purchase for a 2001 200 hp Merc carbed motor that he is going to rebuild plus install all new guages and harness, cables and cotrol box for total of $4000 minus $1000 for my motor..so basically a rebulit motor with 1 yr warranty for $3000. He rebulds motors for race boats etc and did some nice work on my carbs on my 1993 merc 135hp on the back of my Seafari. That was the best boat/motor I ever owned!!!! Also said weight would be 80 lbs lighter with Merc!!!

What should I do...?????oohhhh....
He also found out that stator has been dripping black goo and he said it will probably start to arc..and will eventually need to be replaced and reepoxied???!! and we are abe to tilt up motor by hand..so t/t needs attention.Guess my initial purchase of the Johnson for $1800..taught me a valuable lesson...bring a mechanic!!!
tim..let me know your ideas..do I fart around with this Johnson...I just want a reliable motor that I can put on another Seacraft in future!!!!
Thanks
-Fred H