need advice on used outboard purchase...

[bsteckel]

yes it is on ebay ...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Boat...em250258991643&

serial # is 22501-651203

other number is DT225 .. i assume this is model number

not sure on the number of spark plugs ..

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by bsteckel

serial # is 22501-651203

not sure on the number of spark plugs ..

That serial number is for a 96 225HP SUZUKI. The reason I ask how many spark plugs is a 200 EFI will have 1 per cylinder, 6 total. A 225 will always be an EFI with 2 plugs per cylinder, so 12 total. The 150 EFI SUPER SIX bass boat special will also have 12 spark plugs. The serial number on the clamp bracket may not be right though, as many change out the whole bracket for a used one when the trim and tilt gives any issues.

[bsteckel]

if i had to guess, i thought i saw only 6 spark plugs. i would have to ask him for sure.

[bsteckel]

got an email back from the seller .. has only 6 spark plugs ..

must be a 200 hp.

wonder if the other items i noticed are a concern.

[bsteckel]

check this out, ferm ... that merc 150 you found me on ebay a while back .. the one that was labeled "clean" .. the auction was ended all of a sudden .. it is now relisted

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Boat...em230262507201&

it looks as though there is a compression problem on one cylinder ... 5 are at 125 and one is at 90.

what do you think?

[THEFERMANATOR]

It w ould be a good rebuilder probably, but not for $3K. Good engines are out there as people are moving up to direct injected engines and 4 strokers as the price of gas goes upward. If your not going to use it alot, then a 150/175 JOHNNY_RUDE would work out for ya.

[bigshrimpin]

I have 2 motors you might be interested in . . . 1988 2.4L Merc 175 and a 1992 2.5L 200 Mariner offshore. Both have good compression b/w 115 and 120psi in all 6 cylinders, Lower Units pressure tested, gear oil drained and checked shavings, oil injection is still installed. There going up onto ebay this week . . . $2000 for the Mariner 200 and $1600 for the 2.4L 175.
I'd could even do a delivery/install for $250 extra.

Let me know if you are interested.

[Stillrunning]

Originally Posted by bsteckel

check this out, ferm ... that merc 150 you found me on ebay a while back .. the one that was labeled "clean" .. the auction was ended all of a sudden .. it is now relisted

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Boat...em230262507201&

it looks as though there is a compression problem on one cylinder ... 5 are at 125 and one is at 90.

what do you think?

That motor has been cleaned up painted and looks almost new. People do this because it draws the attention away from the mecanics and to how clean it looks. I would rather see an engine that they have not detail and that way you can focus on what matters and not the fancy new paint job.

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by Stillrunning

That motor has been cleaned up painted and looks almost new. People do this because it draws the attention away from the mecanics and to how clean it looks. I would rather see an engine that they have not detail and that way you can focus on what matters and not the fancy new paint job.

Now you know, my 150 on my flats boat I have for sale is that clean. And it's a 95. Them freshwater motors sure stay clean compared to a slaty dog.