OMC labor costs

[bloocrab]

Finally found someone to completely rebuild my outdrive. Said it's gonna cost $1300 - more or less.

If I want it fixed, I have no choice but to pay....I'm just curious how fair it is...

1974 OMC I/O

[JohnR]

Dude - if you are going to spend $1300 overhauling your existing drive, A N Y chance you can spend more and convert it to a mercruiser? I don't know all that's involved or really where to begin but you should make some calls & get some prices if the wallet allows...

http://www.dougrussell.com/Products/...ory=2&Brand=74

$1300 does not seem bad - what's the warranty?

Here is some more:

http://www.stores.ebay.com/tcelectro...pt0/page2.html

http://www.sterndrive.info

http://www.google.com/search?q=%22re...&start=10&sa=N


What year & model outdrive??

[Billybob]

Hey Bloo - Actually that seems pretty reasonable if it includes all the parts and a warranty.John has a good idea, but then you're talking trim pump,cylinders,transom assy, new cutout for transom.Could be expensive.
In the bargain news there is a 79 OMC completely rebuilt with paperwork -860-568 7991 - no price. And a guy with 4 OMC outdrives 203-264-0021 - no prices. You might want to check them out - it's easy to just bolt on a new leg.
Also there's a guy in Milford Ct, Jay's Outdrives who does nothing but rebuild outdrives and sell them - I bought an Alpha 1 form him once.He does real good work with a warranty.Don't know if he'll have an old OMC 203-878-9868.
Good luck, sharp looking boat!
Bill
P.S. Don't even think of doing it yourself, unless you're way better than me- those things are tricky, you have to get the gear shimming just right or it will self destruct.Like with my big fat a$$ brother skiing on the first day of vacation self destruct - If ya know what I mean!

[JohnR]

Billybob - I did tell him previously to rip it all out, sell whats left, and bracket an outboard

That boat is one of those old Performers, the Formula/Thunderbird/Albermarle hull

[Billybob]

Ah, I thought it had that 24 degree look about it - very nice.Now John, you may have even suggested to me that I close off my transom and bracket a new outboard. Sage advice for sure, but not cheap, sometimes you have to move gradually .
Did you ever notice how people who aren't even remotely into boating react when you tell them what a new outboard costs?

[JohnR]

I know - but when you're busted, its easier to spend someone else's money

[bloocrab]

thanks for the GREAT feedback...

...I just wanted to make sure the price was fair.

....as far as ripping it out, and remodeling the transom......

but when you're busted, its easier to spend someone else's money

exactly.....me busted.


.....yes, It's going to be guaranteed <<parts + labor>>

...gonna decide soon. Thanks again -

[milo]

Wheres the GOAT?