Re: Can this powerhead be fixed? (1985 Inline 6 - 115hp)
It looks like i can be heli welded as it is not in the location of the reed block. As for the cover are you talking the intake manifold as they are bored together and mated. Finding a perfect match with the locating pins lining up and sealing the reed blocks would be almost impossible but not impossible as well as the retainer surfaces being flush. I would try to seal the exterior of the hole in the block With a temporary sealer (PB WELD) and this would cost you a set of gaskets for the base plate and midsection and then try to use the donor intake If succesful dismantle and weld it. Removal of the locating pins is not recommended and filing of the surfaces is also not recommended. There is a chance you can get the reeds to have a proper seal and create the vaccum nessecary to open the reeds for proper functioning. Please don,t sell this to someone that isn,t aware of what you did to it and leave them stranded out on the water. Best bet is to have the intake welded as well. Can you post a picture of the damaged intake? If the damage done to the intake is in the reed block sealing area it may be real hard to get it fixed properly. Scincerely Maxz695 I hope this information is apropriate and acceptable Just My Opinion.
