Acetone & pwr steering fluid mix to remove rust

[DonV]

"I don't want to make a project out of a 30 year old motor"

John, that's probably a very, very good idea. I had one of those engines, 1987 -89 175 hp if I remember right, and it was a great engine, however like all the old carbed OMC engines it was in love with gas and two stroke oil!! Not as much in love with gas as my 1995 225 Ocean Pro guzzler, but still very attracted!!

[Handful in NC]

This doesn't apply to your situation with a motor that may be trash, but I don't know how many times I've said "No more! If another thing breaks this motor goes!" and then the #$@% runs perfectly for far longer than it should. Must be something about lowering expectations. Keep us posted.

[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by bigeasy1

Believe me,I'm not expecting any miracles.Even if I was to get it to turn,I'm not planing on using the motor,it's too old and I want reliability.I'm in no rush anyway.I still haven't touched the boat other than trying to get the engine to turn over.
I think my plan is to maybe get a late model outboard and use the boat for some close by salt water fishing on the Connecticut coast.
I'm still not sure. I may decide to sell it,or take it to Florida,If I can ever sell my damm house up north.

Anyone know what the value of this motor (1985 150 hp Johnson with the separate oil reservoir) would be if I decided to sell it for parts?

maybe 500 - 900.
If you tore it down and sold everything, 2-3k Adds up fast.

[Bigshrimpin]

I wouldn't mess with it . . . if the crank or any of the bearings are rusty it won't last long even if you free it up. Pull the heads and take a look. Sometimes lowers go bad and lockup . . . if you can shift the lower and the prop spins and the gear oil is clean, you probably have a good lower (frozen powerhead). You will make the most money if you part it out. I'm no expert on the OMC stuff . . . but trim and tilts, lowers, and ignition components make you the most money. Sell remaining the carcass at the scrap yard. clean cast scrap aluminum is .45 to 50 a pound (no steel) or dirty aluminum w/steel is .14 to .17/lb. You can search ebay for sold items to see going rate of what things are actually selling for vs. listed price.

or list for $300 as a parts engine and move on.

If you sell the lower on ebay ship fedex ground and get a bike box from a bike shop for shipping (usually free from their trash). Make sure measurements are 52 x 8 x 28 or less . . . there is a cut off with dimensions that makes shipping very expensive.