89 200hp 2 stroke

[Autumnwind]

Turns out former owner was yanking my chain wants me to seek advice elsewhere, he bought a 40 footer and has issues of his own...
Hell, he gave me a boat, twin 200 outboards, 3 axle loadmaster trailer gonna end up dumping about 4k into into and some manual labor...(less seal issue)
Have no clue at present what price someone is going to attempt to hit me over the head with on the seal...by seasons end with the right tools I'll probably tackle it myself..
Hey, I'm new to this boat **** so it was a case of wishful thinking....
Feel a little foolish but oh well, I'll get over it...
I'm gonna ride it out as is..
Not gonna see me out in the Gulfstream chasing tuna, Jersey bays and a bit offshore...Boat is being dry racked to eliminate additional maintenance..
If there is a problem in the near future the powerhead gets pulled and seal gets replaced...
If I get through the season I'll get it done somehow before it goes into storage...
Both outboards were completely rebuilt and have less than 25 hrs each but have been sitting for a few years...
Both engines have been tested and run good...

Thanks for all of your time and patience..
If I need advice in the future I will reach out again if that is OK..

Regards

[TownsendsFJR1300]

As stated previously, if those powerheads were removed recently, that's the hardest part with the securring bolts corroding up (and yours shouldn't be).

Pick up a shop manual, and if halfways mechanically inclined , start wrenching.

Its not like yor pulling the guts to the LU (and need numerous special tools), simply unbolting the powerhead to the midsection. Involved, but very do-able.

Good luck and please post how it goes!

[Autumnwind]

Have the Clymer manual and checked it out.
Not to complicated, I can find my way around when necessary.
Ripped apart and rebuilt a Olds 442 455 cu in muscle car engine in my gear head days, (long time ago) obviously I was hoping for the easy way out, and being outboard mechanically challenged I sought the path of least resistance thinking that a seal that came out that easily could be accessed and reinserted easily also.
Based on what I have been told as of now I am not 'overly' concerned because seals are from a recent rebuild and the one affected is designed to keep water out. After each use a fresh water bath in that area should reduce the chances of problems at least for the season, we shall see.
Did water pump on one LU and replaced the other LU (cracked gear case).
Fuel hoses, oil hoses, electrical, plumbing (needs a toilet), wood/teak refinished and a serious bath have been taken care of.
Replacement cushions and padding be made.
Looking for some decent second hand electronics to stay within my budget for this project and I'm good to go.
Stripped down to hull and put back together a few pieces and a few hrs at a time....

Thanks