Scored a NOS/New Old Stock 1985 185hp block(prop rated) for cheap. Its actually a 200 block but got caught up in the HP rating change of the 80's,,LOL. Standard bore, never painted, never assembled, never touched. Have a 6 new OMC pistons, rods, proper 200hp carbs, and proper 200hp heads. Will try and post some before, during and after pics of project. Dont know whats its going on yet, maybe a Ranger 390V or 374V. Have both hulls available.
Age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill !!
nice, cant wait to see the step by step and completion. good luck with it.
2000 Javelin Renegade 20 DC.
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too bad there isn't a bolt on efi option like cars have!!
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That is an awesome score indeed!
1998 Stratos 285 Pro
1989 Evinrude XP 150(E150STLCEM)(08199802)
2004 Ford Explorer NBX V8
1998 Jeep XJ 4.0L V6
House Cat named Patches
Remington 700, Old Cooey 12 gauge, A lot of Fishing Rods
Some tools, garden hose with outboard attachment, 3 crow decoys, 8 Track Tape player,
A Billy Bass, and clothing from the 80's.
Almost done. Will post up how it all came together as soon as I finish and have time to go thru pics and edit and such,,,
Age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill !!
I would have used a TP tube or paper towel tube on the crank.
Yeah,,lazy I guess. Acetone cleaned it up nicely,,,Originally Posted by ChampioNman
I would have used a TP tube or paper towel tube on the crank.
Age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill !!
Totally awesome! I can almost hear it running up the River. That fine tuned sound of 2 stroke performance like music in my head.
1998 Stratos 285 Pro
1989 Evinrude XP 150(E150STLCEM)(08199802)
2004 Ford Explorer NBX V8
1998 Jeep XJ 4.0L V6
House Cat named Patches
Remington 700, Old Cooey 12 gauge, A lot of Fishing Rods
Some tools, garden hose with outboard attachment, 3 crow decoys, 8 Track Tape player,
A Billy Bass, and clothing from the 80's.
Have ran it the past 5 days to break in(10 hours). No fine tuning yet, no set up tuning yet, ran 64 mph GPS burst on limiter yesterday on a 23 pitch shooter.(not enough prop). Gonna bump up to a 25 pitch and see.
Age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill !!
Yes Sir, 64 with a 23.
1998 Stratos 285 Pro
1989 Evinrude XP 150(E150STLCEM)(08199802)
2004 Ford Explorer NBX V8
1998 Jeep XJ 4.0L V6
House Cat named Patches
Remington 700, Old Cooey 12 gauge, A lot of Fishing Rods
Some tools, garden hose with outboard attachment, 3 crow decoys, 8 Track Tape player,
A Billy Bass, and clothing from the 80's.
Break in done. 25 pitch shooter and 66 GPS with 2 full tanks and my big ass. Max timing set at 26 degrees with 89 octane mixed 40:1(running twin pulse pumps). Pick up timing set at 10 degrees. P to P set at 3 3/4. Happy with it. Special shout out to Jerry(316Jughead) for his help and to ChampionMan for his expertise over the years.
Age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill !!
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