135 strangler powerhead is it worth fixing?

[olboatman]

so you think this motor is something special?? I just always have stuck with the newer models because I can get parts cheap and readily...A modern 140 should run about as good and maybe better on 87 octane.. at least i think.. I have never run a motor like this one before though. I also got a 1980 85 horse evinrude in the trade.. it also has high compression around 150. wish it was a bubble back 115.

Special... I don't know but I am always lookin for factory performance motors to add to my collection. Gary

[olboatman]

so you think this motor is something special?? I just always have stuck with the newer models because I can get parts cheap and readily...A modern 140 should run about as good and maybe better on 87 octane.. at least i think.. I have never run a motor like this one before though. I also got a 1980 85 horse evinrude in the trade.. it also has high compression around 150. wish it was a bubble back 115.

Special.....Don't know about that but I'm always lookin for factory performance motors to add to my outboard collection. Btw I gettin ready to rebuild my 140 as she ate a ring!!! Gary

[Sparkieboat]

I gotcha. Sorry to hear about your 140. I am sure that you will have that motor screaming again soon.

[71V153]

Not to burst anyone's bubble but the Strangler was just a 135 with some extra added bling. The SUPER Strangler was another story. Now one'a those'd be worth hangin on to!

Yo Gary. Which cyl? 1 or 4 ...

Got plenty of pistons if'n ya need one.

[olboatman]

Not to burst anyone's bubble but the Strangler was just a 135 with some extra added bling. The SUPER Strangler was another story. Now one'a those'd be worth hangin on to!

Yo Gary. Which cyl? 1 or 4 ...

Got plenty of pistons if'n ya need one.

#3 as of right now! Haven't torn her down yet as I'm finishing up my 35hp for the SLT. Looked in with a borascope and could see the ring grooves in the cyl.... may need a bore or sleive. When I get caught up with work I will pull her apart and thanks for the offer and concern guys!!! Gary

[Sparkieboat]

I wish you were closer to me, i also got a 1984 140 block in the trade, it is missing the electronics and flywheel and carbs and intake but it is a complete block. I have no idea of its condition yet though.
Here is a link to some pics of my 135 Strangler just in case anyone is interested in checking it out. It is in pretty good shape for such an old motor I think. Where is the serial number on this motor? I have not found it yet.
http://share.shutterfly.com/action/w...id=EM_sharshar

[olboatman]

I wish you were closer to me, i also got a 1984 140 block in the trade, it is missing the electronics and flywheel and carbs and intake but it is a complete block. I have no idea of its condition yet though.
Here is a link to some pics of my 135 Strangler just in case anyone is interested in checking it out. It is in pretty good shape for such an old motor I think. Where is the serial number on this motor? I have not found it yet.
http://share.shutterfly.com/action/w...id=EM_sharshar

Sparkieboat If you are interested in selling the 140 shortblock PM me a price and If it works I will pay the shipping. I am planning on shipping my block out anyway to someone that knows them well and can "up grade" it for me (If it can be saved). Don't know where the #s are but I am sure one of the boys will chime in. Gary

[olboatman]

I wish you were closer to me, i also got a 1984 140 block in the trade, it is missing the electronics and flywheel and carbs and intake but it is a complete block. I have no idea of its condition yet though.
Here is a link to some pics of my 135 Strangler just in case anyone is interested in checking it out. It is in pretty good shape for such an old motor I think. Where is the serial number on this motor? I have not found it yet.
http://share.shutterfly.com/action/w...id=EM_sharshar

Just remembered one of my friends (yup I got one!) is driving to Florida rite now---- Maybe I can talk him into pickin it up on the way back!!!!!! Gary

[71V153]

Great pics Sparkieboat. Love those compression numbers. Can I borrow your heads? Kidding. But those were some'a the baddest boys available to the general public.

Really oughta be against the law you can't bolt it onto a newer mid. But that's the way it goes I guess.

I see you already have most of the parts I have for that motor. But if'n ya need a spare of anything lemme know.

Yo Gary. #3? That's odd. Mine always come apart in 1 or 4. Hmm ...

[Sparkieboat]

I would do that Gary no problem. It does have the complete intake and exhaust covers. bolts are missing for the exhaust cover. PM me your email address and I will send you pics, and if you want I will pull the heads off and take a look at it. I know that I can turn the crank pretty freely with my hand. (with no spark plugs in it.) and If I need any more parts I will let you know 71V. thanks a lot for all of you help guys.
I noticed that it looks like the 140 and the 115 were the same block up until 1985. so I would assume that 79-85 140 blocks/heads are fairly valuable if you want max HP to weight ratio????

[racervboat]

I had a customers boat in my shop last year,i could not believe it and never tried this but it was a 1975 v-4 with a 1978 and newer clamp,swivel bracket and trim unit did not look like it was modified ,looked like a direct bolt on how cool is that to make a older motor have newer trim and clamp?

[71V153]

Hmm. Sure wish you had a pic. I'd like to see that.

[Umassot50]

I've done exactly that. Its pretty easy. Two bushings and a tiny amount of machining. I believe I have some pics. Its great to have good tilt and trim. My motor was a 73 135.

[Sparkieboat]

so you can put a 70s head onto a 1978 midsection and have the newer trim setup?? sounds like a plan to me... that would make 78 midsections worth something to keep an eye out for. still have to use the pre 79 gearcase i presume. I would love to have a couple of pics of the needed machining. or at least some detailed explanation of what to do. I will most likely try this.

[Umassot50]

The entire 70' power head,adapter mid and lower stay complete. As well as the steering pivot tube. Only the newer tilt unit is used no other parts.