Engine Troubles...HELP!

[SeaOx23]

So I have a 1988 140 OMC outboard with a shot powerhead. I have been looking around the internet for a replacement and was wondering if anyone knew of any place "local" (NY/NJ) to get more info.

Also, I was wondering if I could pick one up all ready to go with the carb, powerpak, etc. Kind of a drop in and turn the key kinda deal.

Any help on the issue would be greatly appreciated, I'm trying to get a jump start on the problem so come spring season I can get going ASAP.

Any advice would be great, PM or reply to this message with any info

thanks guys.

SeaOx

[Gerry Zagorski]

Hmmmmm.......And old OMC is going to be difficult to find parts for, I think... Now if it was an old Johnson

I know Zuback's in the Sayerville area used to carry all the old OMC stern drive stuff so you might want to try them.

If you do find a power head, most just come with the block and you have to bolt on all your old parts. Probably going to be super hard to find one with carb, power pack etc...

If you manage to find one and it's just the block, make sure you find out what made the old one blow in the first place, or the new one could suffer the same fate.

One other thing to consider.... If the parts are expensive to fix yours, you might be better off going with a used outboard that is more main stream brand. At least if it breaks you will be able to find parts for it.

Good luck. I hope it works out for you.

[Mark215]

Ask for PJ at Port Monmouth Marine, they are are and evinrude dealer. They might be able to help you out.

[SeaOx23]

Thanks for the replys guys, I will try Zubacks and Port Monmouth.

thanks again

[Mark215]

here's there site http://www.portmonmouthmarine.com/