I appreciate your opinion. I thought it might be worth the build cost versus buying a new outboard and wanted other peoples opinion .While building it I was going to make it a 90hp carbs and reed...
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I appreciate your opinion. I thought it might be worth the build cost versus buying a new outboard and wanted other peoples opinion .While building it I was going to make it a 90hp carbs and reed...
Looking for advice , Thinking about having another project. This motor has tiller t-n-t but has been overheated scoring all cylinders. For around $800 I can get this motor $700 for complete rebuild...
Had the same experience with a 40hp evinrude once, cleaned out oil and blocked off oil line to the vro and fired the motor. Still running today .
He has the carbs for it just rebuilding them when pictures were taken
I wouldn't have used it everyday but just for **** and giggles once in awhile.
531985319953200I decided to pass the information to a hydro racer that was wanting it. I'd love to have it but it would be sometime before i could use it. I have to other projects going on and not...
I personally don't know that much about a 650xs but for $600 running doesn't sound bad
I have a chance to buy a complete running merc xs65 for $600. Thinking i might put it on my jon boat . Is there anything that makes this motor not so good for running on rivers ? Can you use the...
I have alot of tools but are there any special tools I'll need to disassemble and reassemble the powerhead? I know I'll need a flywheel puller .
I installed a 4 cylinder 50hp on a short shaft mid, just not enough. I have a 70hp merc I'm going to rebuild and install on the mid for my new 1552weldbilt semi v jon. Is there any mods that won't...
I was going through what I need to rebuild my 70hp merc and came across that there is two different style pistons for the 49cu in merc. One is a low dome and the other is a high dome. I believe the...
Your little boat really hauls. I didn't know later model motors would bolt to those midsection.I have alot to learn still. I just recently got into boat motors. I wished i could get my motor that...
Thanks I've had a few people say it wouldn't fit. I told them everything is the same except the adaptor plate which is different from the 35 to the 70.
Is the 49cu merc and pretty reliable motor?...
I can't remember what year models but i think they came off of a 3cylinder.I'd have to take another look at the information. Think they were in the late 70's 78 or 79 can't remember. Get to late...
I still am think about building the 44 merc but i came up with another idea. I found a 70hp merc that has low compression on one cylinder. I'm think about buying it and building it first and mounting...
Can anyone help me find a nose cone to fit my 1980 50hp mercury ? All that i've found is for a bigger case unit
You wouldn't know what motor that would have came out on would you? I've also read about fractured rods . I have a 1976 50hp . would it have the fracture rods? I've read there a little better than...
Would 1 3/16 carbs be over carbing the motor? I'm at 1100 elevation here in Arkansas . I can carb a dirt bike if i can start from a good idea which way i need to jet it. i can dial it in. Dirt bikes...
So use aluminum reed cages and boysen. reeds and use 100hp reed stops after grinding them down on the leading edge . Can i just bore out the carbs? or can i find a set easy? What motor year hp can...
I've been reading Doug Kay builds merc 44 . I wonder if he could build the 1976 44 merc for me just for playing on the river. Doesn't take long to switch powerheads. Does anyone know what type of...
I have a 1980 50hp merc. I going to use a 1976 50hp midsection and drive shaft to change it to a short shaft. The wiring on the 76 has fallen apart. The motor has good compression tho. I plan on...