Picked up a second boat to serve as a home for my spare motor that I was keeping in my shop to replace the 1991 200hp 2.5LMariner on my other boat. But that engine runs perfect and I don't see that changing. The replacement is a 1994 225hp 3.0L.
The boat is a early 70's, (can't see the HIN #)...
This issue has me scratching my head
I had a 1971 24' Reinell hardtop that has been converted outboard with a bracket and 1991 200 HP mariner offshore fall in my lap and after getting it cleaned up and doing some fall fishing I found this problem
I went fishing the other day and it was right...
To my dismay I found my transom in my 1974 18 ft starcraft holiday delaminating and soft. Was pulling the motor anyways to figure out the knocking noise. It's a 140 merc with an MC1 leg.
Right now the transom is 1.5 inches plus whatever the thickness of aluminum is! Are there any issues with...
OK here are the grimey details, been lurking for a while but only registered recently
1974 StarCraft 18' Holiday
140 Merc Serial #3695114 Code on block by distributor M0201EAF
Compression 140, 140, 135, 140
Oil Pressure 60 psi at idle and rises when you get on the throttle
Runs really well...
