1994 4 cyl. 40 hp

[singlet39]

does anyone know any thing about this motor ?<br />is it good or bad? it has only been used a few times and garage kept. looks brand new.

 

[Clams Canino]

Re: 1994 4 cyl. 40 hp

Good. **Very** good.<br /><br />-W

 

[singlet39]

Re: 1994 4 cyl. 40 hp

is it worth buying? it is on a 1544 weldbilt boat that looks brand new.they are asking $2300. for the whole rig garage kept

 

[stan_deezy]

Re: 1994 4 cyl. 40 hp

Singlet,<br /><br />something is only worth what someone is prepared to pay......<br /><br />Having said that: if you don't want the engine please give me their telephone number!!<br /><br />At the momemnt the exchange rate makes that engine a bargain: I know, because I have one!!<br />It would be cheaper to by that engine and ship it to the UK than to buy similar model here!<br /><br />My engine has been used in an FRC (Fast Rescue Craft) and it is superb; lots of low down down torque; ideal for towing other boats out of the weeds.<br /><br />Bit thirsty but very, very, very reliable!<br /><br />I love my 4 Cyl 40 to bits; someone else will get her when they pry my stone cold dead fingers from her.......<br /><br />Bash the price down anyway, claim you are Scottish: always works for me ;-)<br /><br />cheers

 

[UNCC Grad]

Re: 1994 4 cyl. 40 hp

Can someone tell me why these motors are so highly regarded? I have a 1989 4 cyl 40hp Mariner, is it the same as the early to mid 90's models?

 

[Scali]

Re: 1994 4 cyl. 40 hp

I bought one last season on a 13' Whaler { also a 1994 40 4 banger } I used it over 50 times & it never failed me, love the smooth sound. <br />It's my favotite 40 horse by far & I've owned a dozen outboards...<br />The reason they are highly regarded is they have a good reputaion for durabilty & smoothness, 4 cylinders in I believe 44 cubic inches pretty nise design.<br />I agree they are slightly thirsty but nothing major I beieve it's because it's a crossfire engine & not loop charged ..

 

[singlet39]

Re: 1994 4 cyl. 40 hp

Thanks for the info guys.<br />I went and ran it today it seemed to run exellent; but when you try to go it boggs down and wont plane out. Could it be dirty carbs from sitting up?It idles great really smooth.

 

[singlet39]

Re: 1994 4 cyl. 40 hp

also when i pump the primer bulb it wants to go

 

[Scali]

Re: 1994 4 cyl. 40 hp

do a compression test to be safe but sounds like carbs but they may need rebuilding not just cleaning..

 

[singlet39]

Re: 1994 4 cyl. 40 hp

I would like to do a compression test.Could someone tell me what the psi should be?

 

[Clams Canino]

Re: 1994 4 cyl. 40 hp

Anything over 120 is good. Anything over 100 and it'll run "OK".<br /><br />-W

 

[singlet39]

Re: 1994 4 cyl. 40 hp

thanks Clams