rebuilding 8HP kicker

[scobar]

My 2004 Johnson, 4 stroke has a bunch of time on it, still runs good, using very little oil so its probably good to go. However, can this little motors be rebuilt or is just not worth it?

[rolmops]

I would do a compression test and if the compression is good, I would clean out the carb, check the lower unit and if everything checks out ok  just keep on using it. A new one is about $2000 . with that in mind you can check out what a rebuild costs and take it from there

[lrg355]

I believe that is a Suzuki with Johnson decals.  Parts should be available but as previously said, if all checks out just run it.

[scobar]

going to rebuild the carb this winter, was able to get a OEM kit, never rebuilt since new

Edited January 13, 2022 by scobar

[rolmops]

Don’t loose any little bolts or screws