Price check - '85 15hp Johnson

[jonscott]

Hello, I have an opportunity to buy a 1985 15 hp johnson for $200.
The motor supposedly runs like a champ, but he bent the gasket that seals the prop while he was replacing the gasket.

What should I look for in regards to this?

Is it worth a go?

 

[rockyrude]

Re: Price check - '85 15hp Johnson

Get a compression check, cylinders should be within 10% of each other. Get the seller to run it either on the boat or on muffs to find out for yourself how well it runs.

 

[crxess]

Re: Price check - '85 15hp Johnson

Hello, I have an opportunity to buy a 1985 15 hp johnson for $200.
The motor supposedly runs like a champ, but he bent the gasket that seals the prop while he was replacing the gasket.

What should I look for in regards to this?

Is it worth a go?

Do you mean the Prop Seals?

Run motor in barrel to verify - Runs/idles smoothly and shifts properly.
Compression test to verify cylinder balance.

If purchased, replace Prop Seals, gear caes oil and fill/vent seals.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Price check - '85 15hp Johnson

as said, if it checks out i would buy it, and do the seal myself.

 

[jonscott]

Re: Price check - '85 15hp Johnson

Thanks guys, I will check it out and update.

Yes crxess, I mean prop seals.

 

[crxess]

Re: Price check - '85 15hp Johnson

I found, if the proper tool is not available a proper sized iron pipe longer than the prop shaft works well to install them.

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: Price check - '85 15hp Johnson

good price if all else is OK. Be sure to check your shaft length for your boat

 

[jonscott]

Re: Price check - '85 15hp Johnson

I found, if the proper tool is not available a proper sized iron pipe longer than the prop shaft works well to install them.

Great idea, thanks.