Info per serial number: Merc 115

MercFan

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Hi guys,<br /><br />I'd be very grateful for any info you guys can give me on the following Merc serial number<br />2839467<br />115hp 6cyl inline 2stroke 3carb<br /><br />On mercruiser it does match on the carburetors<br />My carbs<br /><br />What year was the engine manufactured?<br />I see the main jet sizes vary from (mercruiser) .062 -> .068. I'll probably go for a happy medium to lean (for altitude) to a .064 or .066<br /><br />What's the engine capacity?<br />What's the WOT rpm for this engine? And the redline?<br />I figure this is a cross-flow engine so the max timing advance would be 34 deg?<br /><br />Lastly... What is "hole shot"? I've seen it being refered to... Can someone explain what it is?<br /><br />Any other info that is "nice to know" or relevant will be greatly appreciated.<br /><br />Thanx!<br /><br />My searches show that the year of manufacture is 1970. Is this correct?
 

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Re: Info per serial number: Merc 115

My Canadian built 1970 1150 is serial number 2839219, so the year makes sense (are you in Canada?)<br />Displacement is almost exactly 100ci / just over 1600cc if my calculations are correct. My interpretation of "Hole shot" is how quickly you accelerate from a dead stop and get on plane???<br />Not sure I understand your carb question, sorry.
 

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Re: Info per serial number: Merc 115

Hi Aero,<br /><br />No, I'm in South Africa actually :) <br /><br />Thanx for the displacement figures!<br />I'm not all that worried about the main jets, and have already ordered a set (Leaner than standard). Can you confirm the standard main jet size from your manual?<br /><br />Can you perhaps give me the recommended wide open throttle rpm for the engine?<br /><br />Thanx!<br />Leon
 

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Re: Info per serial number: Merc 115

According to my Seloc manual, the WOT RPM range is 4800-5300. Max. timing is listed as 21 degrees BTDC with the following note..."Set throttle cam follower in knee of cam at maximum timing".<br />I dont have a clue what that means, perhaps one of the real experts could assist unless of course you know what they're talking about.<br />I see from some of your other posts that you are aware of the importance of ignition timing and octane ratings and how they relate to potential engine damage. 97 octane in South Africa eh? We get a max of 94 at the pumps here in Canada.<br />Cheers!
 

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Re: Info per serial number: Merc 115

Sorry, forgot your jet specs.<br />0-2500 feet .066 2501-5000 .064 and 5001-7500 .062
 

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Re: Info per serial number: Merc 115

Ah thanx Aero!<br /><br />I was wondering which of the 2 max advances, used by merc, I should use. I knew that it's either 21 or 34odd deg BTDC. Very nice to have confirmation, thanx :) <br /><br />I'm not quite sure what cam they are refering to, but my father will know. He had 2x 1960s mercs some 25 years ago. But from what I can understand there's a cam at the bottom of the throttle lever. This in conjunction with the threaded rods and setting screws on the ignition itself is used to set timing from max retardation at idle (for easy starting), to max advance at full throttle for maximum power. It could be that the Seloc is refering to some older model, but I'll have a look.<br /><br />And thanx for the jet sizes! I'm spot on for altitude with my choice of .064. The guys that had the engine before me were probably of the "type" persuasion that increasing the main jet size will give more performance :( Instead they just made the engine run really rich and perform poorly. The jets I took of the carbs were .076s.<br /><br />Thanx again for all the info :) ))<br /><br />PS.<br />It's really hard working on this engine without a manual, while you're getting the feeling the people who had it before you didn't have a clue what they were doing! And shipping one to SA takes so bloody long.<br /><br />But now I'm fully armed! Got timing specs and the procedure for setting it. Got real main jet sizes. Got idling setting procedures. And the motor does have strong spark, and loads of compression. Also no water contamination present in the lower unit. Got new needles and seats on their way, and some carb seal sets.<br /><br />One last favour Aero. My dad said that in his old manuals they showed a pic of the needle and seat turned upside down, with basically a measurement that would accurately indicate the distance from the casing to the top of the needle plate. To enable you to set the float level properly. Does your Seloc list that size?
 

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Re: Info per serial number: Merc 115

Try www.maxrules.com under tech assistance / carb tips / carb tech data. If you dont find what you need, let me know, I can borrow a digital camera and send pictures. the diagram in the manual would be a little difficult to describe in words with any degree of accuracy.
 
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