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From what I remember they used the same pistons and a few other parts in their straight 6 engines, say 150 horse or so and were reputed to be very good engines. Or at least preferred by Merc enthusiasts.
I'd play with it and see if you can get it operational.
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03-15-2011, 07:06 PM
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Unfortunately it's been sitting for about three years now so carbs are gunked and starter is shot so I don't think she is going to be up and running before the sale. Pretty much banking on it being scrap without hearing it run so I don't get screwed down the line. The boat looks like a pretty sweet deal, just what I have been looking for, a little creek runner, nothing special.
-Svence
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03-15-2011, 08:17 PM
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put a et of brushes in the starter, check compresion, if its good, keep going. if its bad, make a yard ornament out of it. BTW, thats one of the smoothest running small motors ever, it will probably idle better then most with one dead cylinder
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03-16-2011, 03:29 PM
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Can you put a rope around the flywheel and check the compression?
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03-16-2011, 04:57 PM
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Great little motors, electrical system can be a pain in the ***.. The trim setup sounds about right for that era, should have 2 rams, one on either side of the motor if i remember correctly.
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04-19-2011, 02:34 PM
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Had one on a smaller boat years ago EXACTLY like that...very dependable and strong little motor. I agree with "brushes in starter, check compression, go from there"
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03-16-2011, 03:45 PM
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I know the trim system and motor pretty well. I agree if the motor has compression the rest can be done to make the motor 100% on the cheap. The old inline 4 50hp is about as tough as a cut nail. The trim pump inside the boat looks factory. It is the same pump that the I/O's use. The hydraulic cylinders are mounted outboard of the clamp bracket. If you start to tinker with the hydraulic hoses be real careful threading the stainless fitting back into the aluminum housing. The three buttons were the same as most all the Merc controls. Down, Trim and Tilt as I recall. With that setup you only need a up and down type switch. The trim pump motor has a brush card and is easy to refurbish if the windings are still good. Had one on the back of a flatbottom boat. Not a ball of fire in the hp dept. but it would absolutely scream and was silky smooth. The good ole' days
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