Re: Just bought a boat with a 1960’s Merc on it – need some guidance.

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May 19, 2016 at 12:43 am #36743
doctorlogical
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    quote crosbyman:

    1000,1250 if it runs it will be a screamer. did u check compression before buying… very important gear oil can be changed a few times while you put money in the piggy bank

    I only made sure she turned over, didn’t actually get a compression reading. I was more so concerned about the trailer at the time as that was what I was originally after – the motor and boat were kind of a bonus project.

    And by screamer do you mean like LOUD? Cause she definitely was noisy while the guy started her for me but I thought that would have been typical of an old 2 stroke.

    And do you mean flushing it out a few times with gear oil in the meantime?

    Again – kind of new to boat motors. I’ve sort of given up on getting to gear case in the meantime and put on the new prop tonight the previous owner had given me with the sale.