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I have a Mercruiser 3.0 DDIS (1990 or slightly earlier) and the manuals I have identify 2 starter motors. The PG200 and PG260.
Are these interchangeable?
Also a quick look has replacement motors running from ~$50 to $200+ Some specifically say Mercruiser replacement others are auto...
Hi Crew,
Background:
For a long time I was on the lookout for the mythical "free boat". With a little barter I landed a free Sears 12' Super Gamefisher 1200 & trailer (& seized Ted Williams 7.5 HP motor). After patiently scouring craigslist I landed a second Ted Williams 7.5HP motor for $100...