what all is needed for submerged outboard ???

[steve1]

I have a 1996 johnson 225 offshore that was submerged for @ 10 minutes in salt water. The insurance co. wants to give me $2100 for a powerhead.<br /> I need to know what all I need to replace other than the powerhead, so I am not stuck with the extra expense. Do I need carbs,stator,ign etc.???<br /> The motor was flushed the same day, but will not run now ( will crank).

 

[b.gagnon]

Re: what all is needed for submerged outboard ???

How long has it been sitting? You should have put in fresh water as soon as you pulled it out.. it may be too late.

 

[oldboat1]

Re: what all is needed for submerged outboard ???

sounds like you need an estimate from a reputable marine mechanic who has examined the motor. I'm no expert by any stretch, but if the motor wasn't running when it went in I think the damage to the powerhead could actually be less severe than to the electrical system.

 

[Beernutz]

Re: what all is needed for submerged outboard ???

Crank it over for awhile with the plugs out to pump the water out of the block. Spray WD 40, or some-such, into each plug hole. Make sure all your ignition wires are dry. Put new plugs in it, then shoot a little starting ether into the carbs while you crank it, just to see if it'll fire. If it does, clean the water out of your carburetors and fuel & oil lines, and let 'er rip. You may never have another minutes trouble with it.

 

[FreeBeeTony]

Re: what all is needed for submerged outboard ???

I agree with Beernutz, I once had an outboard sink on me when I was a kid, thought it was a gonner........my neighbor came over with a 55 gal drum (to run it in fresh water), pulled the plugs, cleared the water, pumped fuel in and it started! I was thrilled.........<br /><br />Good luck!

 

[b.gagnon]

Re: what all is needed for submerged outboard ???

As soon as salt water dries it leaves salt residue on everything and starts damaging you motor instantly. Your motor should have gone directly into a fresh tank. It’s amazing how corrosive the ocean can be. I once pulled a motor out of the water after sitting at the bottom for a week(which is fine if it does not have air get at it) Tore the entire thing apart washed it, and could not get it going for the life of me. Two years later without any work it started up on the third pull!!!! Sometimes it just needs to dry. Unfortunately your motor has many more electrical parts and that lessons your chances of getting out of this cheaply. It’s gonna be tight with the budget they gave you. I guess that the only advice I can give you is to store it in a warm dry place, and there is a good chance you may not spend anything. If you decide to get a new powerhead, and want to use any parts from the old motor make sure you clean everything. Especially the carbs……..If you decide to wait it out and your motor sat in the sand you should tear it down to the reeds and make sure there is no sand in there. Good luck and don’t give up hope on this engine. Unless you have money burning a hole in your pocket!!!

 

[Beernutz]

Re: what all is needed for submerged outboard ???

bg's right, and his first post is the most important in this thread. The sooner you get it running again, the better. I've pulled 'em up after being submerged in saltwater all night, and had 'em running within an hour.<br /><br />You should have optical ignition on that motor. If so, very carefully clean the pickup lense. Take all electrical connectors apart and clean and grease them.<br /><br />It's worth taking a chance on it. What's the alternative? Replacing the powerhead, and you've already been paid for that. But that sounds a little weak for a deuce-&-a-quarter powerhead. Check out the advertisements in this site for price, and negotiate.