Merc 150 tower of power ?

TC777

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1988 merc 1500 tower of power straight six. Any common problems with these engines? Do these motors have a solid reputation? Thanks all!
 

corm

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Re: Merc 150 tower of power ?

Hi,

I have 3 of them with no trouble. They work great on light fast boats.
 

jriegle04

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Re: Merc 150 tower of power ?

straight six is a great motor. they run forever.
 

Chris1956

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Re: Merc 150 tower of power ?

TC, the last Merc 1500 was built in 1977. You may have a Merc 115HP motor, which is similar to the 1500, but was built until 1988 or so. You can confirm year by looking up serial number at maxrules.com.
 

TC777

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Re: Merc 150 tower of power ?

Thanks guys. It must be between a 73 and 77 like you said chris. I am looking at a boat with one of these motors on it. I assumed the motor was the same year as the boat, but I was wrong. That is why I love Iboats, because people on here know what they are doing. Any more advice or opinions would be appreciated.
 
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