Reply To: “BRAND NEW” 1986 Mercury 4 HP ?????

[Harmattan1]

I sent some emails to a number of certified Merc dealers in the area I live. A number of them contacted me back and I gave them the spec info so they could tell me how much it would be to change the impeller. One guy gave me a very fair price charging only 1 hour labor, $110, and then the charge for the part which was either $18 or $26 depending on which of the 2 impellers is the one I need. Very reasonable price if you ask me. But, along with a couple guys on this thread, the same guy told me I should consider not ever using the motor and keeping it original just as it is because it is very valuable in its current condition. I am giving very serious thought to doing that. I dont know what I would do with the motor if I decided to do that. I have never been to an AOMCI meet before and I know there are displays at those. That would be great to show it at those gatherings. Outside of that I am not sure where else I would display it for others to somehow benefit from that part of our history. It really is a one of a kind given the details surrounding it. I also have the 55 Johnson 5.5 hp I am going to restore and I could use that as far as any small outboard needs are concerned. To be honest, I think this Mercury would perform fantastic on the water. I will have to figure out what I will do with it eventually. As a side note, I did order a Mercury manuals CD from an Ebay vendor that has 9 different factory manuals complete along with 190 owners manuals for many different Mercury outboards small and large. I am still waiting for it to arrive and it would have everything I need to replace the impeller on my end if I decide to go that route. We shall see.