value of a 1970 80HP

ozarkjeep

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IM getting a new outboard, and I am unsure whether this one is worth more together or in parts.<br /><br />It was rebuilt sometime in its life, good compresion, new water pump, new fuel pumps and carb parts, new homebrew ignition system.<br /><br />starts up easy and idles smooth, but I cant get it to rev up.<br /><br />should I part it out, or try and sell it whole?<br /><br />the engine was given to me, and I now have about $400 in it at this point, which way will get my money back?<br /><br />thanks!
 

andrewkafp

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Re: value of a 1970 80HP

It's a MERC....Keep it and put it on a boat...
 

ozarkjeep

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Re: value of a 1970 80HP

Thanks for your in depth input!<br />It will likely be replaced with a merc ( 4 stroke EFI)<br /><br />back to my question:<br /><br />value in parts?<br /><br />value whole?
 

andrewkafp

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Re: value of a 1970 80HP

If it's running OK , do a compression test and if all 4 are within 10% sell it as a 1970 Merc in good condition for it's age.
 

papasage

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Re: value of a 1970 80HP

dont know the value of it . but i know where i can got one on a boat ready to go for $800.00. it is useable boat the motor runs good . it was run this summer.
 

Barnacle_Bill

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Re: value of a 1970 80HP

All Data doesn't go back that far. But to give you an idea, a 1974 85HP average retail is $220.00
 

ozarkjeep

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Re: value of a 1970 80HP

I was afraid of that, Its for sure worth more in parts then, I hate to tear down a running one, but I hope it will keep some others running longer!<br /><br />thanks guys!<br />I sure do wish there was a classifieds section on this forum.
 

NathanY

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Re: value of a 1970 80HP

email me! I have been trying to get that motor off you for a year. Since you only live 5 miles frm me, we can make an afternoon out of it. <br /><br />nathanyerger@earthlink.net
 

Nos4r2

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Re: value of a 1970 80HP

Might be worth finding out how much it's worth if you sell on ebay in the UK and including shipping.In the UK... That motor would fetch £600 here, gotta be $800 at least! There was a non-running merc 850 from 73 just sold for £385 here.....
 

MR SHOGUNN

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Re: value of a 1970 80HP

Its a 1978 blueband 850 Thunderbolt good condition and complete with all the controls and electrics
 

ozarkjeep

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Re: value of a 1970 80HP

mail sent Nate.<br /><br />Thanks for the info Nos, Il check Ebay.
 
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