79 Jimmy
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Well I'm about to start my winter project. I bought my first boat this past summer and can't beleive I waited this long. It's a 17 foot Double Eagle and it had blood on the deck every time out. However the engine is tired, I knew this when I bought it but was hoping to get a season or two out of it but its not to be. It's an 86 Johnson 150. Just wondering if anybody has rebuilt one of these old crossflows and might be able to offer up any advise/tips/things to watch out for. I've done lots of dirt bikes as well as the 383 stroker in my truck so engines are not new to me but outboards are. My first question is about the crankshaft, As they run in roller bearings are they generally reused as is or polished or....? Currently the engine runs ok but I don't have a lot of confidence in it. Compression is low so I pulled the heads, a few cylinders and pistons are scored but no broken rings yet. .020" overbore will clean it up nicely.
Any input you good folks can offer would be much appreciated
Maybe I should do a photo diary/theard about the progress if anyone is interested...
James
Any input you good folks can offer would be much appreciated
Maybe I should do a photo diary/theard about the progress if anyone is interested...
James