66-67 95HP Mercury inline 6 question

[Justaboatin]

Hello,<br />I have purchased a boat that I am going to rebuild. Before I dump a lot of money into rebuilding the hull I want to make sure the motor is going to run good for at least for a couple of years<br /><br />It is a 66-67 95HP Mecury. The motor was sitting in a field for 3 years. When I got it home (and got the key) it started with little effort and idled with no problems. My question is what should I have replaced/serviced other then the common water pump etc. All the rubber lines look good none are dry-rotted. Any worries being that it sat in a field for 3 years without being preped for storage?<br /><br />Thanks in advance!<br />Scott

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: 66-67 95HP Mercury inline 6 question

Water Pump, Fuel lines and primer bulb, Lower unit fluid, Spark Plugs, Possible Carb Rebuild, Ect...

 

[timmathis]

Re: 66-67 95HP Mercury inline 6 question

Never can tell you just have to check it out. You may have a good one.<br />Tim

 

[Clams Canino]

Re: 66-67 95HP Mercury inline 6 question

Everything Rick said but the fuel lines, unless you see a problem with them.<br /><br />I would de-carb it soon after it runs a little bit. Those are a tough old bird. <br /><br />-W