Looks like rebuild time

[Sodakrep]

Found out today that my 1997 Johnson Venom 200 only has 20#'s of compression on #2. The rest of the cylinders are at 100#'s.

They wanted $4000 for a new powerhead that in itself made me decide to do a rebuild on my own. They said it looks like a ring has broken and gouged my cylinder wall.

I have already purchased a factory manual and a Seloc for a reference. Where is some of the best places to buy a rebuild kit? I know I will need gaskets, pistons, rings wrist pins, connecting arms and bearings. Should I look at replacing the crank as well?

Give me advice as to what brands to go with? Wiseco, all oem or Sierra??? I am new to the world of two strokes and am hoping for some good advice. Thanks to all!

[THE WITCHDOCTOR]

More than likely the main bearings and rod bearings and rods will be ok. If it is just a ring broke, on the one cylinder, just repair that cylinder, and maybe freshen up the cylinders with a hone after you measure them, rings, gaskets and let her eat. JMO.....

[Danrude]

+1

[Bassmeister]

ALL OEM PARTS. Make sure the #2 carb jet is two sizes bigger and you have the new drain plugs for the carb bowls....

[Sodakrep]

Bassmeister,

If my carb jets and drain original, could this be the cause of failure? Why is it solely the #2 carb that these changes need to be made on? thank you very much.

[Bassmeister]

Yessir, the #2 carb jet 2 sizes larger helps cool that cylinder a little better, The drain plugs have a tit on the backside to keep the main jets from backing out causing a lean condition.

[bottledgt]

seems a main backing out would cause a rich condition? or maybe it cant draw fuel right with a way bigger hole?

[Bassmeister]

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Nosir, it will lean out and go boom....