70 HP Mercury Force - Lower Unit and QUESTIONS

[sramelyk]

Ok.. First, Mercury Force is just a Mercury motor right? Someone told me it wasn't really Mercury. Second, there is oil leaking slowly from I believe the lower unit.. I have a 1979 80HP Mercury that I just had to replace the water pump on, are the two lower units similar? Reason I ask is that I didn't want to have to go by a manual. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[quantumleap]

Re: 70 HP Mercury Force - Lower Unit and QUESTIONS

No, it's a Force motor made by Merc. after Merc. bought them out. Same old force powerhead design. Lower units are similar, but it's always a good idea to have the manual. If you are going to keep the motor for any length of time you will end up needing it.

 

[JB]

Re: 70 HP Mercury Force - Lower Unit and QUESTIONS

Moving to Force Troubles.