Merc 700

[randlemanboater]

I am not afraid to work on it, I just don't know what I'm trying to fix with the water issue. I am going to get a service manual for it and go from there. Like I've said before, I am not much of a mechanic, but I am a heck of a parts changer.

That is a good idea on the modern motor under the old cowl. If I decide to get REAL correct with the boat, it will need a 1968 motor......this one is too old.

Actually, I have had an offer to buy the motor over on S&F, someone wants it because it is a short shaft. I should probably sell it and buy an 84-86 90 hp for it and be done with it.

But I love a challenge so I will tinker with it til it's right, or I mess it up beyond repair.

[Skools Out]

hey a have several boxes of old Merc parts. you would have to come dig thur them to find what ya want. not sure what any of the part numbers fits and don't really care lol. Alot of it is even before they were Merc. back in the KF days.

[randlemanboater]

Thanks Skool's......if I come up needing a part I'll give you a shout.

[msbhammer]

Randleman, I have a lower unit, but its off an 86 Merc.

[randlemanboater]

Thanks Hammer, I don't think they would be compatable.

You should sell that thing over on Scream and Fly, they love to buy and sell lower units over there.

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by randlemanboater

Thanks Hammer, I don't think they would be compatable.

You should sell that thing over on Scream and Fly, they love to buy and sell lower units over there.

I sold a 20" 2.5L lower over there for $550. It was a freshwater lower, but $550 was nice.

[randlemanboater]

After asking questions on several different boards about this motor, it would seem that I did the belt correctly.

I also was able to open the "tell tale" (pee hole). It took several hours of poking with various wires and zip ties, digging out the 40 years worth of dirt stuck in there. I finally broke it loose yesterday using penetrating oil and compressed air.

That motor starts as good as my 2003 Johnzuki 4 stroke.