deputydawg
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I am looking at buying a 1990 Sea Ray 180 Bowrider. It has a Mercury 150, the picture looks like it says Black Max on the side. I have not seen the boat in person yet, only pictures. The dealer says one cylinder was "scorched" resulting in excessive cylinder leakage and low compression. Not sure what scorched means.
My question is what is everyones opinion on this outboard? Are there any common problems associated with this engine? Any ideas on what might cause one cylinder to have low compression? And finaly are there any online manuals I can check out before I decide to go look at the boat?
I am looking for a project boat. I am a mechanic, and have a friend who knows marine mechanics so the repairs are not a problem. Also curious if anyone else has run into this kind of problem and if an overhaul would fix the problem with the low compression.
Thanks.
My question is what is everyones opinion on this outboard? Are there any common problems associated with this engine? Any ideas on what might cause one cylinder to have low compression? And finaly are there any online manuals I can check out before I decide to go look at the boat?
I am looking for a project boat. I am a mechanic, and have a friend who knows marine mechanics so the repairs are not a problem. Also curious if anyone else has run into this kind of problem and if an overhaul would fix the problem with the low compression.
Thanks.