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Hello,
Can someone tell me the horsepower rating between the serial number of 6777600 (1985 140) and a 0D607011 (1991 3.0)?
I'm confused on if they have different or the same horsepower? I've read in some places that the 140's have a lower horsepower rating than the newer 3.0L?
Thanks,
Jerry
Hello,
I have a 1991 Mercruiser 3.0L with a crack in the block and water in oil. I have been looking for used replacement motors from 1985 to 1999 and find that the 1980's 140 style motors have the shift and throttle cable connections on top where others are on the side of the manifold.
Is my...
Re: 1992 Mercruiser 3.0L Crack under manifold and milky oil - Replace motor?
Well... I found an picture on my phone of my engine and I have power steering. Since my block is trash, can I remove the p/s brackets/ pump and put them on the 1985 140 3.0 engine? Looks like I would also have to...
Hello Boating Fans!
I have a 1992 SeaRay 180 with a Mercruiser 3.0L SN: 0D607011. I have a crack in the block under the manifold (water leaks out) and milky looking oil (oil changed during winterization and only has been test run with water ears running for about 5 minutes).
I'm looking to...
1992 Sea Ray 180 Runabout Mercruiser 3.0 Alpha One GenII
Project: Replace floor due to rotten wood and water logged foam.
My wife really likes the boat, so that is why I am fixing it. We intend to keep the boat for quite awhile since this is our first boat.
I purchased this boat earlier...
