opinions on what to do to motor ...

[bsteckel]

well, i did buy a 1989 mariner 150 for my project .. it is a 2.0. did compression tests and all are fine. i have the motor on a stand in the garage. over the winter, i would like to get the motor ready to install on my bracket in the spring.

my question is, what are the things i should replace as preventative maintenance on this motor. i already see the plug wires do not look the greatest, and the cooling hose looks old.

those of you who know these older merc motors, what should i plan on changing so that everything is a-ok for some time to come once i get this thing on the water? would like to do everything now before i install it.

as always, thanks in advance.

Brad