Dis-assembled motor value.

[MHBill]

Hi Fellas',

I bought a 9.5 '68 Evinrude a year or so back. The PO also threw in a dis-assembled same type Johnson. I don't know if it is worth the time and effort to put back together. Either way I don't have the time, need some money and need the room. The only major thing missing is the top cover.

I would like to sell on Craigslist or something but have no idea what kind of value to place on it. Or would it be better to part it out? I have looked around but can't find anything comparable.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: Dis-assembled motor value.

Try ebay. Even though it costs to list, people there tend to overbid on parts. you may make more than the running engine is worth. Find a friend or someone who knows how to list to help with with starting prices and reserves so you don't get caught selling for just shipping costs.

 

[JimS123]

Re: Dis-assembled motor value.

If you look at E-Bay you often see a dozen or so ads in a row advertising parts from the same motor. I know people that have sold a $200 motor for $500 if you add up all the parts. On the other hand, look at those ads close and you'll see that most of the time only a few of the parts sell. So, if you want to get rid of it all, that's probably not a good option.

Last year I bought a working motor for $25. It came with 2 extra powerheads,a box of parts and a bag of bolts. The PO took the one apart to get the mounting bracet off and replace the one on his original motor. I was able to fix the broken part with only minor welding.

I sold one of the powerheads for $50 and with the parts I assembled a full second motor. It only took an hour to put it back together, so time isn't an issue. At any rate, I ended up with a running pair of twins.

Put it together and sell it on CL as a whole motor locally. Offer it for $50 and take $20. After all you got it free anyway.

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: Dis-assembled motor value.

$50-$75 disassembled if it's not seized (inside) or bolts frozen outside

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Dis-assembled motor value.

Sell the individual parts on E-bay (separate listings). The parts will bring much more money than the complete engine would, running or not.