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I have been looking to purchase a used outboard for a while and found a used 2004 F90 with low hours that runs great. Only problem I have found is that the motor mount bolts are extremely corroded. Attached is a picture. I've read that replacing these is very labor intensive. How can I check the integrity of these bolts and know if they would need to be changed? Any suggestions to maximize the use of these bolts? Any help is greatly appreciated.
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Excellent high def photos.
IMO, its nothing to worry about:
the motor is not going to "fall off",
that bolt can't "back out" - its captured by the design of the assembly
and you'd have to beat it out anyway, to replace it)Comment
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They do rust. Looks like someone has added a new nut to an old bolt. I would be concerned about how that was done. I would prefer to have the old nut left in place and then make a determination.Comment
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Thank you!Comment
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