cordell
Petty Officer 1st Class
- Joined
- Mar 28, 2008
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- 308
Hello I picked up a 1965 merc 1000 today for cheap. The guy says it runs but when at wot he says it seems like there should be more power. Said the reeds might be bad or a crank seal might be bad, could only be one of two problems. I bought it anyway. Reason is in the off season I want to rebuild this motor for replacement of my force 85 hp. Has anyone ran into a wot problem such as this, if so was it one of the two issues I was told? If this motor is not worth the fix I would like to know as my force runs like a champ, I am just looking for more HP to push my 18 footer along. I would guess that a merc 100 would give me more power than the force 85, right? I know yes it has 15 more horses but over all power I am sure the merc is better performance. I have also heard the ol story about the 100 hp model being a 115 model with a 100 hp sticker just to get the higher horse motor on a lower rated boat. That has salesman written all over it! lol Any info you all can give me will be much appreciated.
thanks
cordell
thanks
cordell