New in the box 18yo powerhead... ya or na?

[custom1skier]

I've been thinking of purchasing a higher hp powerhead and getting rid of my 2.4L merc when ran across a new in the box 99' 225 promax. It's never been run so I'm weary about it... What are your thoughts?

[Krazymaan]

If buy it in a second.

[TooStroked]

Why don't you let me buy it and run it on my Progression for a few seasons to see if it's any good?

[custom1skier]

Lol I guess I'm concerned about electronics and seals that haven't operated in 18 years going bad from setting

[Capt.Insane-o]

Nothin' some c fome and new bearings won't fix.

[Krazymaan]

I'd say chances are bearings and stuff are still greased. If you see corrosion and stiffness around the edges then be skeptical. Until then Buy it and Fly it.

[Krazymaan]

How much do they want for a N.O.S. motor like that and is it carbed or injected. Complete motor, shroud, mid and lower unit? Just curious.

[Greg G]

Check where and how it has been stored/preserved?

[custom1skier]

How much do they want for a N.O.S. motor like that and is it carbed or injected. Complete motor, shroud, mid and lower unit? Just curious.

Injected complete drop on. I feel like it's an arm and a leg and I've seen fresh rebuilds go for less than half the asking price. It looks brand damn new and is within driving distance though

[custom1skier]

Check where and how it has been stored/preserved?

All I know is it was purchased off the original buyer who never used it