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Hi everyone!!
I have the opportunity to purchase a 1987 175hp Blackmax as a parts engine. I currently have a 1988 175hp Blackmax and am curious if anyone knows if the parts from those two engines are compatible with one another?
Thanks In Advance! :)
David
Hi everyone. Last weekend on the lake I had the unfortunate experience of having my 1988 Mercury Black Max v175 catch fire. Thankfully no one was hurt and a kind DNR officer towed me to the dock.
After checking the engine out I've determined the fire to have been electrical but the fire did a...
Hello everyone, this is my first post here and after speaking to several people locally here in Columbia was referred to this site by a fellow boater.
I just recently aquired a 1988 Venture Tournament Ed. from my grandfather. The boat is fitted with a 1988 Mercury Black Max V175 engine. The...
