I just picked up a 1985 merc 9.9s/s for my 14ft Delta alum. boat.It has a 9 pitch prop on it but it doesn't seem to come up to full power with me (200lb) and my son(140lb).Is there a way to run a tach to see if I am geting to the proper rpms? The motor was on a 12ft alum.boat that weighs about...
Hey guys, My 70 year old neighbor across the street just gave me his 1977 Sea Ray srv19 boat.He told me it hasn't been in the water for 5 years.It has a 351 Ford motor with the mercruiser outdrive.I know I have to replace the impeller, but what else should I do before I try to turn it over and...
I just picked up a Force 9.9 longshaft at an auction for $75.00 brought it home and it fired right up.Now I want to replace impeller and thermostat.I don't know what year it is ser#oe204848.Does this motor have a thermostat? Its not obvious where it's at like on my 15hp Evinrude kicker...
