I just bought this boat from a friend that knows nothing about it, I am also new to boats. Can anyone help me on finding out if this is a 2 or 4 stroke engine?
Hi
its a mercury V6 2 stroke motor. Likely mid 80’s or just before maybe.
What glastron is that ? I have a cvx16 of a similar age. You really want to look closely at the transom. Most of this age with a V6 motor have a failed or failing transom. If you catch it in time you can strengthen it. I’d bet it’s compromised or been already addressed for sure. Well known for it.
I dont know the model of the boat. I have no paperwork yet. The deal is not officially done yet, I'm just doing some research to see if it's worth purchasing.
Its carbs. I can almost be certain the transom will show signs of stress if it hasn’t already been repaired.
There are a few really good owners groups out there. It looks like a ssv model or similar. The engine on it are generally good but with all old 2 strokes you need to do a compression test on it. These were also well known for the oil injection system failing too. It will likely be pre mix now. If it isn’t...it needs to be ASAP.
Based on the Cowl decals, the engine is a 1980 - 83, carbed. Premix the oil. Serial number will be Important when ordering many parts as in the years 1980 and 81, the 175 was a crank rated 2 litre, in 82 and 83, it was propshaft rated 2.39 liter.
That looks a lot like my '93 Merc 135HPV6 decal. A serial number will tell the tale. You can look it up at the maxrules web site.
If it is close in year to my motor, it should have three 2 barrel carbs, ADI ignition with 6 coils and dual voltage rectifiers. Fuel will be a 50::1 gas/oil mixture using a TCW-III rated oil.
