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Question for the motor Gurus

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The other day I was running my motor with the ears on and my VRO stopped working, shut it off immedietly when I heard the alarm. I disconnected the resevior,mixed my gas 25/1 and cranked it back up at a idle but the damage was done and It seized with what seems like a slung rod. Flywheel still spins but is stopping at a certain spot. Is it worth taking to Porters or should I start shopping for for some new ponnies. At least I was on tera firma :thumbup:
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Year, make, model?
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90 johnson 175
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Waviel Porter will give you a spot on answer over the phone.
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In all likelyhood, it will cost more to fix than it's worth :smt012 but as JT stated, you won't know for sure without someone checking it out :beer:
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I do know a rebuild power head is about $4000 with labor and all or was in 2004 lol
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have a 1990 or newer 150hp johnson 4 sale or trade. ran when I got the boat in march but it needed the carbs clean. has new starter. but its to big for the boat I would like to trade for a 65-115hp for it or will sale $1000 o. b.o. will have pics soon Call: 904-315-8106
2001 Yamaha V - Max 150, less than 200 hours. Includes propeller, yamaha gages and controls $3,300, ask for Scott Call: 352-854-6028
1989 175 evinrude In excellent condition, Fresh water motor with great compression, will start and shift, ready to go on a boat. $1695. call 352-307-2246 after hours 352 804 0493. Ole Paul's Boats Call: 352-804-0493
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