Recent content by Andrew04

I have a 76, awesome motors! Good luck, i hope its simple and cheap to fix!

I couldn't help but think "if it sounds too good to be true......" While reading this entire thread. You paid $1200 less to buy the motor elsewhere, this must have been a 20-30% disparity, that didn't raise any suspicions? I could see this for a $20,000 motor, but not a 15 horse. You have to...

It will always measure higher with oil, that doesn't suggest a problem. If there was a compression issue, it would never perform well. Since performance varies, I think the issue is still in the fuel/spark realm.

I would think a 9x9 3 blade would let it spool up enough to make some power, while. Sing realistic about output.

Just experiment with different heights, start with cavitations plate on same plane as hull, then move up as desired until you get ventilation or lose coolant intake. In theory the higher the motor, the less resistance until you lose your bite in the water. Good luck!

the friction of the air molecules rushing through the venturi and over the jet actually "grabs" fuel molecules and sucks them into the cylinders. At higher elevations, there are less air molecules flowing through, but the jet is still allowing the same amount of fuel to enter, thus leading to a...

Yes, attach the wood first, prefferably with Stainless Bolts. I'm actually in the process of doing this right now. I got a 1/2'' sheet of BCX exterior plywood, cut to shape, treat with spar urethane, and bolt on. I will then bolt the motor on with bigger stainless screws with stainless washers...

Please don't pay for that. All owners manuals are the same: install it correctly, mix the fuel 50 to 1. Use good gas, etc. Download a manual from Honda for free, the basics will still apply, for specifics ask here or DL the service manual. Good luck!

Another vote for the 88. There was a sense of pride back then, motor was build by people who made a career of it. 99 was about rock bottom for what was omc. Saltwater use is a bummer too, and broken skeg makes me wonder about the previous owners habits.

Anything soft enough to insulate vibrations is soft enough to allow your motor to fall off. If your gonna do it at least bolt on your motor and safety chain it. Maybe try 1/2 marine or exterior plywood cut to fit. I just am really nervous to put a gimic in that important of a role. Also if your...

If it runs at all I think your power pack is fine. I would make sure the kill switch is fixed, this is a common fault.

Awesome deal! This motor has way more value and utility than a 9.5. I'm sure once you make sure it has air fuel and spark, it'll run great. Well done!

Just curious, what would be in the owners manual that wouldn't be explained even better in the service manual?

Mod v 1448 unknown make, 1976 mercury 200, 20 horse. 24mph GPS.

I would convert it to match your other motor, just remove the Suzuki plug, drill housing if necessary and replace with a male omc/merc whatever you use on the big motor. Compatibility can only help, and I'm sure a more common connector will be cheaper.