I just bought a 1999 2 cycle 25/20 Mercury Jet outboard. Serial # 06807109 I don't even own a boat yet , as a matter of fact I have never owned a boat. I have alot of qeustions but I will keep it simple. What would you guys have spent on this? It is a 1999 and has been sitting for the last four years, what damage besided fuel issues could this have caused? Where can I download a owners manual? What should the engine compression be? I want a 14' extra wide flat bottom boat. Will any with a high transom work?
To give you more info the the motor looks brand new to the eye. The lower unit has some scratches but nothing beatup. The impeller ( if that is what it is called) looks straight and un touched. I pulled the plugs and the top one looked brand new, the bottom looked like it was running a bit hot. They where gapped at .030 but the motor specs called for a .040 gap. The plug was just a little white not like completely covered. I realize some lubing, carb work, plugs and filters are probably neccesary. But what else should be done? I am not the best mechanic, but with a little help can usually fix just about anything. Thanks Jason
To give you more info the the motor looks brand new to the eye. The lower unit has some scratches but nothing beatup. The impeller ( if that is what it is called) looks straight and un touched. I pulled the plugs and the top one looked brand new, the bottom looked like it was running a bit hot. They where gapped at .030 but the motor specs called for a .040 gap. The plug was just a little white not like completely covered. I realize some lubing, carb work, plugs and filters are probably neccesary. But what else should be done? I am not the best mechanic, but with a little help can usually fix just about anything. Thanks Jason