Can I convert my 2000 8 hp Merc to a 15?

[mchin]

Is there anyway to convert my 8 hp merc to a 15. My buddy has the 15 and it looks identical to my 8. anyone know what the diffs are? Is it a carb swap, or will I have to also change the reeds and exhaust tube as well? My motor is a 2 stroke.

any help would be great.

 

[corm]

Re: Can I convert my 2000 8 hp Merc to a 15?

Nope, he has more cubic inches than you do.

 

[jefboyd]

Re: Can I convert my 2000 8 hp Merc to a 15?

sombody told me that i could convert my 9.8 merc to a 15 by taking a certain screw out of the carb, is that true?

 

[buddybarnhill]

Re: Can I convert my 2000 8 hp Merc to a 15?

no its not true horse power is made my combustion more cubic inches more combustion only things the carbs can do is make it run richer or poorer sorry

 

[slasmith1]

Re: Can I convert my 2000 8 hp Merc to a 15?

Is there anyway to convert my 8 hp merc to a 15. My buddy has the 15 and it looks identical to my 8. anyone know what the diffs are? Is it a carb swap, or will I have to also change the reeds and exhaust tube as well? My motor is a 2 stroke.

any help would be great.

the block is the same but you would need to replace almost everything else.

 

[slasmith1]

Re: Can I convert my 2000 8 hp Merc to a 15?

sombody told me that i could convert my 9.8 merc to a 15 by taking a certain screw out of the carb, is that true?

no.

 

[corm]

Re: Can I convert my 2000 8 hp Merc to a 15?

The 8 HP block is 12.8 Cu In
The 15 HP block is 16 Cu In (4 stroke is 19.7 Cu In)
Not the same, can't be done for pleasure useage.

 

[mchin]

Re: Can I convert my 2000 8 hp Merc to a 15?

thanks, I figured as much, but i thought I'd just ask.

 

[slasmith1]

Re: Can I convert my 2000 8 hp Merc to a 15?

The 8 HP block is 12.8 Cu In
The 15 HP block is 16 Cu In (4 stroke is 19.7 Cu In)
Not the same, can't be done for pleasure useage.

The blocks are the exact same part number. The displacement difference comes from different stroke (crank, pistons, rods)