1976 150 merc worth rebuiling >?

[daphniesman04]

i got a 1976 or 1977 150 hp merc outboard. did run great. last time out noticed a loss in power under a load. pulled the cover and noticed loose plug wires.... also water arond teh 6 plug or bottom plug.. . . it is an old motor but i like it alot. i got a manual . replaced the impellor and bought new plugs but not much difference in performance. . . i dont have a tach installed so i dont know my rpms or how to install one either. worth fixing or chalk it up to the salvage yard.

 

[timmathis]

Re: 1976 150 merc worth rebuiling >?

If and when mine goes 1975 150 h.p. You bet I will rebuild it. If you dont have the stuff,place or time to do it yourself; You can get a rebuilt pouerhead for around $1000.00 - $1500.00 on ebay or if you know anyone that builds them. Unless you have big bucks for a new one. Tim

 

[Clams Canino]

Re: 1976 150 merc worth rebuiling >?

Could be the lower seals are failing. If it's a fresh water motor it's definately worth fixing. Take it from someone who overhauls about 40 of the things a year. <br /><br />-W

 

[daphniesman04]

Re: 1976 150 merc worth rebuiling >?

someone gave me a 90hp dont know what year it is but i have not cables or control box for it. dont know whether to fix my 150 or put hte 90 on it for now. alot of work to just swap it out temporarily. but dont knwow if the control box for my merc 150 will fit the mariner 90 hp

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 1976 150 merc worth rebuiling >?

look at they wiring harness plugs. if alike, they should work on both motors. just bought a new/oldstock mariner control for my '71 1350. the wirng harness was shot. works like a dream.. $185.W ship ebay.