Overhaul kit

[hookedonjc]

Hey Guys <br />I was looking for advice on a overhaul kit for my evinrude 120 V4 Looper 1990 Model. I found a place that sales a complete kit and was wandering if any one else has done buisness with them. Any advice is welcome <br />Thanks<br />Hooked <br /> the web site is http://www.completeoutboardengineoverhaul.com/engine_parts.htm

 

[OBJ]

Re: Overhaul kit

The part in the advertisment that scared me a little was the part saying, "The above kits can be modified for your particular application". I don't want to modify. I want to know the parts are the correct parts/gaskets for the job.<br /><br />Why not check in with a local Bomby dealer and get prices. You may not need pistons and all that anyway.<br /><br />Why are you rebuilding anyway? Engine blow?

 

[rodbolt]

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hello<br /> looks like a fairly comprehensive kit. what they mean by modified is they will add or subtract components to the kit as requested. I would ask what brand parts are being supplied. I have used hundreds of sierra pistons with no problems but I wont use the sierra head gaskets anymore due to an extreme amount of failures 2 years after the overhaul. seems the steel between the gasket materialrusts away in salt water.<br /> good luck and ask questions then post usbackwith your results.

 

[OBJ]

Re: Overhaul kit

Thanks rodbolt for clearing the "modifing" question.

 

[hookedonjc]

Re: Overhaul kit

Had one piston meltdown and after tearing down found the other three had some gaulding. I took these to three different mechanics and all said not to use the other three. I was not sure myself because there wasent much damage to the other three. The rings seem to move freely. After hooning I took the Powerhead to a machinest and had it checked with a micrometer and all was OK The one I had to hoone the most was only .002 larger than the rest still within standard bore specs. So according to them I should not reuse the other three with slight dammage. What do yall think?<br />Thanks <br />Hooked

 

[Hooty]

Re: Overhaul kit

Hey Hooked,<br />How ya be?<br />If the three old pistons look ok, use them, replace the other three and re-ring all six.<br /><br />c/6<br />Hooty

 

[Mettaree]

Re: Overhaul kit

Hooty:<br />V4 Looper<br /><br />Picky - Picky

 

[reeldutch]

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I would use new ones because you will ask yourself in 4 years from now when other pistons have ringfailure why didn't i replace them all?

 

[hookedonjc]

Re: Overhaul kit

Thanks for the info. I belive I will go ahead with all four new pistons. I talked with a guy at the website I posted earlier and he said they would use the brand of my preferance. Only question now what brand on the individual parts.<br />Thanks <br />Hooked