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| I have a 1984 Mercury 200 Black Max that may need a rebuild. I think it may be seized up. Does anybody know what i may be looking at for $$$ damages? Any recommendations for where in S.E. Wisconsin to take it?
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Location: Kodiak, AK | It will all depend on what's wrong and what it needs as far as parts. Could easily be a couple grand. Could be that it's just not worth it, and a replacement would be in order.
A routine rebuild for a high time engine usually isn't brutal, but still costly. A rebuild due to damage or seisure can get bad because you start looking at new pistons, heads, rods, whatever...depending on actual damage. |
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| Without tearing the motor apart and having a costly diagnosis is there a way I could tell I ned a new powerhead or a rebuild? Anybody out there do these things as side jobs?
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TK |
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Location: On the X that marks the mucky spot | If it's seized you'll know it. It usually won't turn, or if it does it'll grind.
I'd look for a used powerhead or a used motor to replace it. A mid 80's Black Max isn't worth much to begin with so I wouldn't sink too much money into it. You can find used motors on www.bassboatcentral.com fairly reasonable sometimes. |
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| No way to tell real easily if the powerhead is shot. But you're likely better off with a new motor. Rebuild will run you $350-$500 per cylinder. |
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Location: St. Croix River, Mille Lacs, | Don't bother rebuilding it, your Mercury dealer can sell you a factory rebuilt powerhead with a warranty! The change -over takes about 2.5 hours and is far less costly than a complete repower or rebuild. I have done several of these and all were happy, in the end. |
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