1980 mercury 65 purchse

[TampaNate77]

So i sold my 1982 2 cylinder evinrude and bought a i believe its a 1980 merc 65 from what i was told. the 65 has 120 psi on all 4 cylinders. and the carbs have been jetted. so my question is am i gonna notice more power out of the merc then the evinrude, and is the 65 a good motor?

[Faztbullet]

Uhmmm...the last year Merc made a 65 in a 4 cylinder was 1971... I doubt it as its only about 55 hp at prop.

[TampaNate77]

ok well he wasnt sure of the year... he just rebuilt the carbs on it for someone and they didnt pay him so he kept the motor and i bought it of him for what the guy owed him. it runs damn good! just curious if it is a decent motor. i payed $400 for it. and if it will be more powerful then the evinrude i had

[Faztbullet]

just curious if it is a decent motor.

In my book...no as they where only made several years. Make sure you get a tach as these wont live if you turn em above 5200 rpm