i know that this engine is a merc product so can any of you give the good and the bad on this engine. looking at a boat with this engine on it. thanks
i know that this engine is a merc product so can any of you give the good and the bad on this engine. looking at a boat with this engine on it. thanks
Very solid engines, built on the tried-and-true 2.5L platform.
Great performer, as well.
As with anything used, I'd strongly suggest (at least):
-Compression test (better yet, a leakdown test)
-Gearcase check (fluid check, propshaft runout, shifting quality)
-Computer Diagnostic (check for any active problems, verify TPS setting)
-Maintenance History (and current NEEDS) review
-Of course, a test run on the water to confirm proper operation.
Do you happen to have the serial number?
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dont have the serial number on the motor yet but what bothers me is that the owner says the engine only has 30 hrs on it. that old of a motor may have issues from not being used . how about gas and oil use? are they a gas guzzler
I'd be curious as to how he determined the hours of use. That particular engine isn't likely to be equipped with "engine hours" in the ECU.
Fuel/Oil consumption would be very similar to other 2.5L Carb or EFI engines (not bad for their day, but thirsty by "today's" standards).
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