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March 30, 2019 at 8:31 am #172322
shoestringmariner
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    Thanks guys. I’ve found an 84, non running with a damaged prop and sheared off skeg. I can weld on a new one and replace the seals, but I know nothing about the powerhead other than it “spins freely”.

    Still waiting to hear if it’s power tilt. I can’t tell by photos, or at least my untrained eye can’t.

    So basically I’ve approached the owner offering to buy it for parts but I’m nervous to pay too much in case the powerhead is junk too. Is it possible to do compression tests on these motors by rope pull starts? It’s still on the boat but the harness and wiring are all disconnected.

    Thoughts?