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 Rebuilt or New Power head?
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08/26/18 03:04 AM
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Kicker16
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I've been looking at some used boat and several have new power heads with anywhere with 4-60 or so hrs on them?
Would you be hesitant to by one with new power head?
What do I need to pay particular attention to when looking at boat with new power heads?
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Re: Rebuilt or New Power head?
[Re: Kicker16]
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08/26/18 03:39 AM
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tmd11111
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If it was replaced under factory warranty then it more then likely is warranted as well. Wouldnt hesitate if thats the case.
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Re: Rebuilt or New Power head?
[Re: Kicker16]
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08/26/18 11:15 AM
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Gamblinman
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With any outboard motor, compression, to determine compression quality between cylinders and a leak down test to determine overall performance.
Any records of required maintenance performed.
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Re: Rebuilt or New Power head?
[Re: Kicker16]
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08/30/18 06:11 AM
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ETxRT
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I would have to make sure the cause of the initial failure was fixed, done by someone reputable and then taken for a test run and run hard and then let idle for a little bit. If all that is ok, then I would have a leak down and compression test done and done properly.
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Re: Rebuilt or New Power head?
[Re: Kicker16]
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08/30/18 01:56 PM
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ssmith
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powerheads fail for numerous reasons from bad oil or fuel to things that have moving parts fail on buying any used rig with a motor on it if you dont take it out an run it to make sure it preforms correctly it is at your own peril. if it is inconvenient or the buyer or seller dosent have time to take it to the lake for a run walk away. an running it on a hose does not count.
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