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I think I can get this motor for around $3k, but the owner doesn't know how many hours are on it. Any pointers on what to look for? Is it a good motor? Pros/cons? Thanks, Rey

Somewhat local engine for sale for $3500 with supposedly only 30hrs.... "it is a 20 inch shaft efi motor dt150 it was a demo motor and has less than 30 hours on it do not have any pictures would not be able to get a good picture its still on a crate but its in excellent shape has an oil...

I'm rebuilding a '96 Kawasaki 750 jetski motor because the rings on one of the pistons seized and basically broke the piston. While taking the motor apart I noticed that one of the exhaust port got damaged on the lower part of the port(see example image attachment). I'm thinking that since the...

What do you think? I've read about the corrosion problem in the lower end. Can an external visual confirm this or does it need to be disassembled? http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/boa/2285173939.html Thanks, Rey www.orderedaffairs.com

I was asked the following regarding my boat. Does anyone have the answers? "What is the actual measured length overall and the length from transom up to bow eye?" Can someone also tell me what the difference is between the two? Thanks, Rey

For sale locally for $4k. Ad says: "I have a 2001 Johnson 150hp ocean pro (system check) 25 inch shaft trim and tilt I have everything to install this unit prop harness controls and cables gauges including the system check gauge ready to install trades welcome " Why is "system check" in...

There's an '80s 135HP evinrude with possibly under 50hrs on it. Since my df140 engine is currently going to college :), I need to lower my budget. Any opinion on this motor? Here's the link: http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/boa/1957202875.html I don't need to go faster than 30mph and...

I got a line on a '09 Suzuki DF140. I'm thinking I'd like to rig it myself, save some cash and have the local Suzuki dealership PDI it. Has anyone here done this before and is it difficult? Do I need a special tool to lift it? Is the harness/gauges plug-and-play?...etc etc Thanks, Rey

So, an '07 eTec 150 just popped up for $8500 with prop only and 3yr warranty. Also, there is still available an '06 optimax 150 for $8500(no prop/controls) and 3yrs warranty. Spares made a good point how it is expensive to repair the optimax. What I'm wondering is what about the eTec...

It seems some are using a 115 for the V20, but I'm wondering if that motor is too small? I think I read somewhere that with a 115 they were able to get up to 40mph. Any one have experience with this size of motor on a V20? If a 115hp would get a V20 with 4 guys up to 40mph, then that's a...

Did the forum and google search but would still like to hear about the pros/cons of installing a bracket. I have a '89 V20 with a 20" transom. I'm thinking of filling in the transom and putting a bracket...thinking about it :) Bracket wise I was thinking of making one like the following...

What do you guys think? It supposedly still has a 4yr(?) warranty once installed. I was originally targeting a '09 Suzuki DF140 but I can't find one *anywhere* :( This Optimax is local, 25" and includes controls. Thanks, Rey

Anyone deal with these folks and have an opinion on them? Thanks, Rey

Anyone have any experience with Cumberland WaterSports? I'm pricing out a DF140 off the internet and I'm getting a quote of $8860 for just the motor. Thanks, Rey

So, the spindle nut came off of one of my trailer axles and it stripped the threads on the spindle. The spindle itself looks ok, so I'm wondering if I can just cut new threads on it or do I need to 1) get a new axle or 2) grind/cut off the spindle and weld in another one? Thanks, Rey