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Unread 02-04-2011, 07:20 AM
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stink, the biggest problem i've had in working on outboards is corrosion. the mechanics are pretty straight forward(on carbed ones). timing issues can be hard to get straight, but the innards aren't bad. the ones that are ran in salt are a collection of bolts waiting to be broke off. mercs do seen to be easier. also big shrimpin is an excellent parts source.
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Ferm, your right the 150 is made in different liter configurations. I like the 150 2.0L and all the 2.4L because they are light. Ditch the oil infection as mentioned, then you won't be looking for a place to install the remote oil tank. The electronics and link and sink seem like smoke and mirror stuff initially, buy a manual and you realize it is not that bad. On a carbed motor the only part that cannot be thouroughly tested with a volt/ohm meter is the switch boxes. Aside from that the Stator, Trigger, Coils, Rectifier/Regulator, Spark plugs, maybe an idle stabilizer box (which I would discard) are easily tested and that is the entire ignition/charging system on a carbed Merc V-6. When you remove the cowl it may look like speghetti but all the wires are color coded, it is real easy.
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I had the 175 2.4 black max and it was all i needed for my 23 footer, pushed it to low 30's and would curz all day at 27mph and real easy on the gas!
BS has in now and is going to put it on his 23 seacraft when he gets the transom done.
I know he also has another 175 2.4 block that runs? but just the block that I know of, if you want me to ask him about it?
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Thanks MJ but Im not ready at all right now...just considering and reading up. The Mrs. is nursing but we still playing catch up.
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stink, i 've got a 200 on a stand in the back yard you could field test for me...

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My sticker is pecking up now.
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A 200 on an 18 WELLCRAFT should flat out HAUL A$$. I bet the chine walk would give you one heck of a pucker factor at speed. Not to mention how fast them 200 2.5 MERC's respond. I still think a regular 2.0L 150 would be ideal, and be good on fuel.
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