Jet sport powerhead swap?

[russthemuss]

Hi all,<br /> I have a 1983 jet sport with a mercury 120hp powerhead.(OE125483)and the motor is basicaly CACTUS.<br />I have been told by a dealer that a late model force powerhead with a serial no in the range of OEO80400 to OE145579 MAY bolt in. Does any one know for shure? Is it still possable to buy a surplus powerhead for a boat this old?<br />ANY infomation is greatly appreciated.<br />cheers russ

 

[skier]

Re: Jet sport powerhead swap?

The sport jet engines (90 and 120hp) are Force powerheads, the 175hp is a Mercury powerhead.<br /><br />Craig

 

[russthemuss]

Re: Jet sport powerhead swap?

confused! Is the force the new name for the mercury? Same company different line of engines?<br />Flame arrestor has mercury written all over it.Am i searching for a old mercury or new force? Are mercury the force agents?

 

[skier]

Re: Jet sport powerhead swap?

Ok, Chrysler Outboards went belly up and were baught out by US Marine (Bayliner). Bayliner is owned by Mercury Marine (Mariner also). Force is the old Chrysler outboards. Mercury has dropped the Force line as of this year (Maybe last year). Mercury has not changed nor is it now being called Force. You will need to find Force parts.<br /><br />I hope this helps.<br /><br />Craig