Need everyone’s opinion please.

[Cmt31478]

Ok y’all I need an opinion on this. I found what I think is a great opportunity but I wanna make sure. It’s a 1988 black Max 150 20” with controls and harness for 1000. I have to drive bout 4 hours. Sent me videos of it running. Needs carbs tune up and a good cleaning paint and stickers. It’s going on an 89 ranger 364v. My question is is this a good year for merc? I know usual oil injection issues but other than that what you guys think? Said compression is 115-120 all cylinders.
Also is there a way to tune these up to gain a little more from the horse power without cooking it? Boat calls for a 175 that’s why I ask. Y’all please let me know. Thank you all in advance.

[acesover]

USA REMINDER- This forum is PRIMARILY for 2-stroke 130hp and under!
Please be sure to take a moment to make sure you're in the CORRECT Forum for your engine. While we're all very happy to assist, I did notice a few moments ago that 10 of the first 12 threads in this forum were for engines covered elsewhere.

There is a reminder pinned up at the top of the Forum... with descriptions to help clarify what is covered where.

Copying it here as well- Thank you for your assistance!

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It will help you to receive faster, and more accurate responses if you will post your questions in the appropriate forum:

Mercury Motors (this forum)
TWO STROKE models (Less than 135 hp).

Mercury - 2.0/ 2.4/ 2.5 Liter High Performance
For discussions related to 2.0/ 2.4/ 2.5L Two Stroke motors (Carb, EFI, Optimax or Racing).

Mercury - 3 Liter & 3 Liter High Performance
For discussions related to 3L Two Stroke motors (XS, ProXS Optimax, EFI, or Racing)

[Cmt31478]

My apologies I didn’t realize this was the lower house forum. Thank you

[JOE54]

aint nobody hurt about it

[acesover]

Hope you get some info !

[JOE54]

he did