Last week my motor (1986 OMC 2.5L 155hp SeaDrive) went limp.
A mechanic checked and found compression on one cylinder was 35 and others 80-90. He suggested I replace head with at least 130 pounds pressure on cyls. This would probably cost me $2800-$3200. I'm told I could use OMC, Johnson or Evinrude 140 to 175hp. My boat (20' SportCraft CC) will take up to a 200hp. Budget Boats in Chesapeake has motors $2000-$3000. They say I could mount a motor to the SeaDrive bracket. Not sure if I should go with the new head or another motor. What do you think?
Thanks for any help...Harry
A mechanic checked and found compression on one cylinder was 35 and others 80-90. He suggested I replace head with at least 130 pounds pressure on cyls. This would probably cost me $2800-$3200. I'm told I could use OMC, Johnson or Evinrude 140 to 175hp. My boat (20' SportCraft CC) will take up to a 200hp. Budget Boats in Chesapeake has motors $2000-$3000. They say I could mount a motor to the SeaDrive bracket. Not sure if I should go with the new head or another motor. What do you think?
Thanks for any help...Harry