how do i know how much horse power

bolo789

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1983 searay 210 serial number B55237, model num is mcm 260 motor is 350 cid,mercury can anyone tells me how can i know how much horsepower this motor have, i am trying to buy spark plugs for it but the guys in west marine told me i have to know the horse power. what plugs must i use in this motor.
 

flashback

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Re: how do i know how much horse power

Yes the engine if in good shape and tune can develope a max of 260hp
 

karayj

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Re: how do i know how much horse power

Its nice to hear from someone from the old neighborhood I saw some where on one of the posting a web site that merc has to tell you all about your engine if you type in the modle number I will try to find it for you its form a post a week or 2 old...
 

denniz

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Re: how do i know how much horse power

Find another parts guy.. hes a idiot if you gave him the info you gave us. champion RV8C
 

bolo789

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Re: how do i know how much horse power

thanks for all the quick respond guys, this is what you call service. <br /><br />thanks again. bolo
 

toomuchclub_1113

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Re: how do i know how much horse power

Here's an excellent site for ordering your parts, put in the serial number and go to town. Complete with diagrams of the part in question. Work great, had fantastic luck with it.<br /><br />www.mercurypartsexpress.com
 
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