Mercury 850 XS

[damianfishy]

Hello all, I'm going to collect this engine in a few days time, just wanted to know if anyone has any information on it
Such as what the XS means and the HP at the prop, the title of listing i'm buying it from mentions 75hp 850 xs wouldn't it be 85hp?

Also if anyone could give me a serial number for an impeller for this engine would be appreciated

Thanks

Thanks

 

[Faztbullet]

Re: Mercury 850 XS

If its a original XS it will have the water pickups under skeg and no side inlets and makes about 80 hp at prop and is a 1976-79 range and will have ADI ignition.

 

[damianfishy]

Re: Mercury 850 XS

Thank you for the information, Does anyone possible have a part number or a link for an impeller for this model, cheers

 

[carholme]

Re: Mercury 850 XS

Do you have the s/n of the engine yet?

Gerry

 

[emckelvy]

Re: Mercury 850 XS

The XS uses the same impeller as a "normal" 850 4-cyl; 47-89984T 4.

Mercury Quicksilver 47-89984t 4 - Impeller @ MarineEngine.com

HTH.......ed

 

[damianfishy]

Re: Mercury 850 XS

Thanks for the information, picked the engine up today and is on a pallet in my garden now, Was wondering does anyone know the weight of the motor? Actual weight it has power trim, would be appreciated

Thanks

 

[emckelvy]

Re: Mercury 850 XS

A longshaft 850 weighs-in about 252 lbs; I can't recall if that was with power trim. The PT&T cylinders and brackets would add maybe 10-15 lb at most.

If you're thinking what's a good way to pick it up, one of these screwed into the center of the flywheel is probably the most secure/safe way of doing so:

Mercury Mariner Flywheel Puller 91 849154T1 Lift Ring 91 90455 1 Lifting Eye | eBay

HTH............ed

p.s. congrats on your purchase of this rare motor!