Took my boat out for the first time since I bought it 3 mos ago.
After about 10 minutes of cruising around (2000 - 2500 rpm range) my warning alarm went off. I know that it is AT MINIMUM connected to the overtemp t-stat, so I killed the motor to prevent damage. Interesting thing is that it...
My post from a few months ago had to do with me figuring out that I had a 1983 (give or take) 150 HP Mercury in an outboard unit with S/N identified as '93 200 HP Mercury. (http://forums.iboats.com/mercury-mariner-outboards/not-sure-what-mariner-engine-i-actually-purchased-635880.html)
Now...
Re: Not sure what Mariner engine I actually purchased!!!
Limited to only 5 pics per post.... here's the one showing the carb that I believe I should have, along with where I got the photos from:
Re: Not sure what Mariner engine I actually purchased!!!
Thank you roscoe, tazrig, Dukedog and carholme!!! Very reassuring to see some good responses.
By observation alone, engine is definitely a V6 with carbs.... definitely not DFI or EFI. Here are some pics.
See the pic that shows the...
Recently purchased my 1st ever boat.... '93 Procraft fish/ski combo for $3500 cash. I knew she would take some TLC and elbow grease to get her cleaned up and "trustworthy".... turns out boat was a bathtub for some time holding rainwater in front yard. Lots of rotten "non structural" wood and...
