need advice on used outboard purchase...

[THEFERMANATOR]

If it were for me, I would go with the 135. It appears to have the 40 amp charging, and you can't beat a 2.0L for reliability and durability.

[bigshrimpin]

Let me know ASAP. I'm putting them up on ebay tonight :)

[bsteckel]

a couple of things .. do you have pics of the hoods ?

which one is nicer cosmetically? want something that looks much newer than it is. i am very anal that way.

i am worried that the 135 will be too small for my boat. not sure what the perf difference will be from the 150-175 hp.

what comes with them as far as prop / and or controls. or do you have these items and how much additional ?

also, how would we work out delivery? will try to get back to you asap. . i am on vaca this week and not on the computer as much lately.

[bsteckel]

and basically the only diff between a 135 and a 150 2.0 motor is the carbs .. how hard is it to get back that hp?

[randlemanboater]

Man, you won't find anything better than those last two at twice the price.

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by bsteckel

and basically the only diff between a 135 and a 150 2.0 motor is the carbs .. how hard is it to get back that hp?

Find a saet of 150 carbs. The 135's are the same engine as the early 150's. When they went to rating them at the prop the 150 became a 135, and the 175 became a 150. So just find a set of late 80's 150 carbs or early 80's 175 carbs. I don't remember the exact WH number on em right now.

[bigshrimpin]

I have a set of 2.0L 150 carbs that I'll include with the deal if you want them . . . I'd recommend cleaning them first before bolting them on.

The exhaust tuner is different too. I can put a 2.4L 200hp tuner and that'll bump up the HP some.

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Personally I think you'd be happier with the 2.4L 175 . . . cause that's what I run on my boat.

[bsteckel]

shrimpin ... see my post from 9:13 am this morning .. a few other questions.

thanks

[randlemanboater]

Originally Posted by THEFERMANATOR

Find a saet of 150 carbs. The 135's are the same engine as the early 150's. When they went to rating them at the prop the 150 became a 135, and the 175 became a 150. So just find a set of late 80's 150 carbs or early 80's 175 carbs. I don't remember the exact WH number on em right now.

BST may never find a motor to suit him, but this has been a very informative thread so far.

I always wondered why Merc would "detune" the 150 to make a 135, now I know "the rest of the story".

[Bygracealone]

tell you what, if I were in the market, I'd be taking you up on one of these BS...

You've got some CLEAN motors there...

BS, where you livin' now? Did you make your final transition back to the east coast?