What would it cost ??

[cootersplace]

Curious how much I will save doing it myself. 1993 Mariner 115 hp 4 cyl. ==Run a compression check $?=== Replace the water pump $?=== Rebuild all 4 carbs and replace all small and large fuel lines $?=== Change oil in bottom end $?===Change spark plugs $? What would all this cost if I took it to a shop. Thanx for any help . Cooter

 

[mellowyellow]

Re: What would it cost ??

cost yourself? dealer book?

 

[cootersplace]

Re: What would it cost ??

I'm sorry, I should have put that down . If I took it to a shop . Thanx Cooter

 

[greasemonkeyozi]

Re: What would it cost ??

You can use any compresson tester, as long as you can place it in the spark plug hole. A basic compression tester will propably be less than $10.00. A new water pump wheel, $10.00. Spark plugs, around $3.00 a piece. Make sure that they are the right heat range though. Gear oil, $2.00.<br /> While your at it, rebuild your fuel pump. Fuel pump diafram kit, $4.00.

 

[greasemonkeyozi]

Re: What would it cost ??

Oh yeah, hoses. Take one hose off per size, and take them to an auto parts store. Get at least 5 foot of eack size you need. Around $2.00 a foot. <br /> Anything else, just holla.

 

[cootersplace]

Re: What would it cost ??

Hey greasemonkey , all that other stuff I think I can do , but I don't even know where the fuel pump is , and what is there to doing the rebuild on the fuel pump ? Thanx for the idea , this motor has sat for 4 years and only had about 75 hours on it when they parked the boat so I want to get everything in shape before I even start it . Thanx Again Cooter

 

[mellowyellow]

Re: What would it cost ??

$50-$75/hr plus parts.<br />at $50/hr, my inline 6cyl is billed at 6hrs.<br />to r/r the 3 carbs...<br />gotta tear most everything off to get at carbs.<br /><br />ask "your" prospective wrench for right the answer.<br />good luck,<br />M.Y.

 

[greasemonkeyozi]

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Oh yeah, I forgot your carborators too. You dont have to buy a complete carb rebuild kit, just buy new floats and a gasket set. Floats will come with new pins and pin seats. Make sure to set your floats to the right settings they recomend. Thats all you really need to rebuild a carb, and it will save you money. 1 float, around $16.00. 1 Gasket set, $2.00 to $4.00.

 

[greasemonkeyozi]

Re: What would it cost ??

OK, your motor has sat for a while. Its a good idea to really clean your fuel system with a fine tooth comb. Follow where the fuel line goes to from the tank. It will propably be a square looking thing mounted on your engine with hoses coming out of it. Thats your fuel pump. Take that off. Remember to see how it comes apart. Alot of mechanics dont know to do this, but look real closely on your engine where the fuel pump mounts to. Look for any tar or gummy looking stuff that could possibly be clogging a port of some kind. That fuel gets real nasty when it sets up for a long time.<br /> Whenever you do your carbs, whenever its apart, spray that thing down with carb. cleaner. Spray every single port you can find. Another thing, whenever you replace your needle, make sure there is a perfect flow going through your fuel line through your needle seat. Just blow on it and air should be perfectly blowing through it. If it doesnt, CLEAN IT OUT. That little bitty needle is what makes your motor sing.

 

[cootersplace]

Re: What would it cost ??

Greasemonkey, I have the good stuff carb soaking liquid, and an air compressor so I will make sure that everything is perfectly clean , thanx for the input on the fuel pump, I hadn't even thought of it. Cooter