Possible outboards for my Osprey VIDEO IS UPLOADED!!!!!

[icemanbryan]

BTW, just curious what is the cost of a new powerhead for these?

[icemanbryan]

If "Chipper" has them on motor stands, then running them is a piece of cake.  If they are laying on their sides on pallets, then he has a bit of work to do...

Bryan, haven't been on THT in a few days.  Have you or anyone else insisted that they be run before considering purchase?  Maybe I should go look...

In the photos "Chipper" has posted the motors are up on 2 x 4 's.
Yes, they are hanging and I do believe with battery water and some fuel, they both could be running.

[icemanbryan]

I am getting ready to call him.
Really all that is needed is a battery and gas to try to start these, yeah?

[icemanbryan]

OK, I called "Chipper" and spoke to him about running the outboards.
He has no problem in Lewis trying to fire these up and see if they run.
He even asked what he needed to get to make this happen.
It really is a win / win for both of  us
If they fire up he knows the condition and can sell them easier.
If I buy them, I know they are running and for the most part good motors, maybe

I will call Lewis on Monday and see what he needs, "Chipper" has batteries and said he will get the fuel,
I suggested premixed gas. (I think the carb work should be done before the oil tank is used?
Lewis should be able to get them running even with clogged idle jets, I believe??

I have no problem paying 5K if they are running, seems like a fair deal.
Thanks to all

[icemanbryan]

Does anyone know the cost of a powerhead for these motors?
Just curious

Thanks as always

[slvrlng]

Off of ebay. Rebuilt 1 year warranty.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rebuilt-Johnson ... 1d&vxp=mtr

[icemanbryan]

Has anyone used the guy on EBay before?

[seabob4]

Lewis, that ad is for a Ficht PH...don't know if that's the same top end that would swap out with a carbed PH.  Remember, there are fuel rails, injectors, pumps...

[icemanbryan]

Well, I hope this all works out and, I don't need power-heads. I am just checking worst case.
If they fire up and run, there shouldn't be a major problem, (I hope).
I did get photos of the gauges etc and I see 560 some hours, not too bad.
I would guess off the top they need thermostat's, water pumps, carb rebuilds and lower end oil.
I am sure there is more to do but, all in all, they should clean up?

[seabob4]

Bryan, Thanks, I appreciate it.  You any closer to those 175s?  To be honest with you, the only issues I see are with the carbs, will need a cleaning and rebuild.  New water pump impellers...and they should be good to go! Hope you get them!

[icemanbryan]

I will call Lewis tomorrow. I told Chipper that as they were, they are core motors and I would be in for a couple grand.
However, if he lets Lewis fire them up, and, they are solid, I would be in the 4500 to 5 K area.
I do think that with all he has 5 K is not a bad deal, hell, I would go through anything I purchased anyway.
One of my concerns, aside from the motors running, is the gauges, I don't know the condition
It looks like I get the wiring and oil tanks as well as the throttle linkage, may be better to buy new linkage.
Also, I need to mount them up and set up a dual steering.
Which I have never done.
I do think I am feeling comfortable to do most of this myself with a helper
Not real sure where to put all the gauges in the console, new panels I suppose.

BTW Bob,  if this goes through, I will need a new plate for the horsepower.

Oh, one last thing, what length should the outboards be.
I guess I need to know before I go any further , yeah?

[seabob4]

Bryan,
IF it all goes through, you can use your existing steering cylinder and buy the HO6001 tie bar kit.  You'd have to remove the cylinder to install the extension piece on the cylinder that the tie bar hooks up to.  Easy peasy, I can walk you through it.  Shift and throttle cables, chances are the lengths are wrong for your Osprey.  I'd go with new Teleflex XTreme Type 479 cables (the ones with the swaged ends for OMC/BRP motors), sorry, can't remember the lengths, but probably 20s and 22s ought to do it.

Motors are 25" shafts, chances are that's what these 175s are.  Not too many boats out there running twin 20" shaft motors.  Now, as far as a capacity/max HP plate, contact this guy, Doug Smith. He used to make plates for us at PL while we were waiting for the official ones from NMMA.  His look just like the NMMA ones but don't have the NMMA logo on them.  Water cops will never know the difference.  (417) 869-8827.

[icemanbryan]

Bryan,
IF it all goes through, you can use your existing steering cylinder and buy the HO6001 tie bar kit.  You'd have to remove the cylinder to install the extension piece on the cylinder that the tie bar hooks up to.  Easy peasy, I can walk you through it.  Shift and throttle cables, chances are the lengths are wrong for your Osprey.  I'd go with new Teleflex XTreme Type 479 cables (the ones with the swaged ends for OMC/BRP motors), sorry, can't remember the lengths, but probably 20s and 22s ought to do it.

Motors are 25" shafts, chances are that's what these 175s are.  Not too many boats out there running twin 20" shaft motors.  Now, as far as a capacity/max HP plate, contact this guy, Doug Smith. He used to make plates for us at PL while we were waiting for the official ones from NMMA.  His look just like the NMMA ones but don't have the NMMA logo on them.  Water cops will never know the difference.  (417) 869-8827.

The models are as follows J175PXSNF and J175CXSTA. I do believe these are 25" motors.
I know there are other codes in the numbers, I don't know what the rest is.
I do think new cables are necessary as well, better anyway.
I am a little concerned about the Insurance carrier with the 50 over increase, should not be a stress or weight  problem.

[seabob4]

Bryan,
IF it all goes through, you can use your existing steering cylinder and buy the HO6001 tie bar kit.  You'd have to remove the cylinder to install the extension piece on the cylinder that the tie bar hooks up to.  Easy peasy, I can walk you through it.  Shift and throttle cables, chances are the lengths are wrong for your Osprey.  I'd go with new Teleflex XTreme Type 479 cables (the ones with the swaged ends for OMC/BRP motors), sorry, can't remember the lengths, but probably 20s and 22s ought to do it.

Motors are 25" shafts, chances are that's what these 175s are.  Not too many boats out there running twin 20" shaft motors.  Now, as far as a capacity/max HP plate, contact this guy, Doug Smith. He used to make plates for us at PL while we were waiting for the official ones from NMMA.  His look just like the NMMA ones but don't have the NMMA logo on them.  Water cops will never know the difference.  (417) 869-8827.

The models are as follows J175PXSNF and J175CXSTA. I do believe these are 25" motors.
I know there are other codes in the numbers, I don't know what the rest is.
I do think new cables are necessary as well, better anyway.
I am a little concerned about the Insurance carrier with the 50 over increase, should not be a stress or weight  problem.

Don't tell him...  

And thanks CB for moving these posts...  

[Capt. Bob]

Don't tell him...

Ditto.