This is what scares me, imagine spending 13k for a good condition just out of warranty 4st then, another 12k needs to be spentOriginally Posted by charlieash
,would 12k amount to a new undressed powerhead on a big one of these?
The mere thought is un-comprehensible when using the past as a benchmark.
cheers fnq
Last edited by FNQCairns; 18-03-2008 at 09:22 AM.
Cormorant,
I think the second quote from Bulldog I put up answers that as well. As far as servicing, that is pretty much what the Mooloolaba Mackerel pros have to do and it doesn't worry them. If the fish are on and they are putting on heaps of hours quick, I believe they set aside the 7th day or whatever as a service day. They are dropping the oils out themselves though.
Noel,
The 115 4-stroke Yammies would maybe be the 2nd most common engine with the Mooloolaba Makerel pros, maybe behind the 140 Suzukis. If there was an inherint problem with them I am sure people on the coast here would have heard about them. They still keep putting them on the back so they can't be all that bad.
fully agree, but I just reported what I read in a US forum, the Motor performs perfect, but in gear at idle, they vibrate, faster is OK, out of gear is OK, one big feature of the Yammie 4 stroke is that to adjust the valves, the camshaft needs to come out and shims fitted to do the adjustment, it is a very big job, but luckily, they rarely need adjusting!
Last edited by Noelm; 18-03-2008 at 10:21 AM.
12 K is a bit much for a head rebuild, concidering fisheries use a lot of 140's I cant see where they would be spending 12k
Short motor for a honda 225 is only $5600.00 RRP
Garry
Retired Honda Master Tech
there is no point in argueing with Gary he knows more about engines then most of us ever will. Plus you guys are argueing over a 4 stroke to a E tec, seriously. Everyone with any knowledge knows 4strokes are the way to go over Etecs. hense why so many (LARGE) E tecs are blowing up. Lets just end this and everyone go out and buy a Suzuki. Stamo (Matty)
the 12 k is what warren from fisheries stated they where charged. With no disrespect what makes gary the ultimate authority on engines. And matty whats your last name Haines or are you just taken the piss
12k for 2 dressed powerheads?
You joshing!!That's awful cheap Gary! Well it's not actualy cheap as in by definition but thats cheaper than some basic 2 stroke undressed powerheads unless their price has crashed in the last few years.
That means for around $3000 AUD I could import one to my door from the states, apples for apples based on their usual outboard parts sell price of less than or near half here.
You sure that RRP? not dealer mates rates here in OZ, in theory I could go close to building a complete 225 in parts for less than a new one, or at least go close.
Need to chase up some Yank Honda parts sellers cause I have seen the odd Honda going for scrap prices that really only needed a new powerhead to be good again. I would own one.
Really not doubting you just trying to fill in my confusion, I have heard somewhere Honda has relatively cheap new spares.
cheers fnq
Last edited by FNQCairns; 18-03-2008 at 02:58 PM.
just one in her best frock
I don't think Honda has cheap new spares but I do think some of the other brands are a bit on the dear side when it comes to parts.
And Yes thats RRP..Honda recon its a 20 hour job to fit... best I have done is 26hrs
Garry
Retired Honda Master Tech
Just like to point out I am not sure who this guy is!
Jagguar???
Garry
Retired Honda Master Tech
No disrespect taken! And for the last name HAINES hell no! Just saying that at the end of the day Everyone knows that the larger size Etecs are something we should use as a FAD not rely on to get us home. so why is everyone still trying to compare a 2stroke up against some of the best engines aroundthe 12 k is what warren from fisheries stated they where charged. With no disrespect what makes gary the ultimate authority on engines. And matty whats your last name Haines or are you just taken the piss. I just dont get it.
Thats a bit rough mate. Its the Jaguar.Matty
So your leaving all the fish to me this weekend and going to Awoonga??
Got 2 weeks off from thursday, just intime for the weather to pik up
Garry
Retired Honda Master Tech
Yeah i know! awoonga hopefully and i mean hopefully will be good fishing. If this weekend has good weather i think you will do really well if you head down there.So your leaving all the fish to me this weekend and going to Awoonga??
Got 2 weeks off from thursday, just intime for the weather to pik upYou gone any good lately? Next time you head out when i get back throw me an invite i wanna see what all the talk is with your new boat and see how it compares to the Jaguar!!!!
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