Paul If the block is OK and you have good compression and this hasn't been done yet, I would get a price to upgrade to electric fuel pump, electronic ignition, rebuild the carb (professionally), Install a good fuel filter / separator and smaller in-line fuel filter downstream from the separator, empty the fuel tank and change ALL fuel lines then refill with fresh treated fuel. All that can be done with the motor in the boat. Take your time and find a good mechanic that has experience with this motor. Can't imagine that would be more than a couple $K. Certainly less than a refit to an outboard. Just about any engine can be made to run reliably. Since the advent of ethanol, fuel has become a persistent problem. Getting rid of the points will remove the potential for a few problems, too.
Just a suggestion. Good luck! -----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of John Pennie via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2014 7:46 AM To: Paul and Darlene Clarke; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List follow-up on outboards Paul: I hear you and feel you pain. Been there. Just don't underestimate the cost of the outboard route. Even with a combination of yard/DIY/Ebay I can't see this being less than a 4k project and will easily top 6k yard alone. That includes removing the A4, removing all the associated systems and filling in some pretty big holes. Beef up the transom, buy an electric start outboard, a decent bracket and engine controls. None of this will add a dime of value to your boat. Electric is interesting but really doesn't like being away from dockside power for more than a night. That is likely an 8-10k project. as you still need to remove many of the components and upgrade both your charging system and batteries. Repowering with diesel is going to be in the same range. at least At the end of the day, I suspect the choice really comes down to a total rebuild vs. time to sell. Just an opinion. John _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
