I'd borrow an outboard repair manual from the public library and see
what's involved. The other thing to look into is the availability of parts.
There are people who collect older outboard motors and some have websites
with info on which ones are repairable. There is a fellow who contributes
articles to www.duckworksmagazine.com from time to time who may have info
online.

"william klotz" ) writes:
I need an outboard motor, somewhere between 150 and 200 horse, for my Glen-L
boat project I'm finally finishing. To save money I was thinking about
buying a motor in the 10 to 20 year old range and overhauling it myself.

If anyone has had experience in this I'd like to know how difficult it is to
get parts for motors of this age and where do you get books or instruction
manuals for such a job.

Thanks in advance.




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