'85 115

[ladano]

I just got a 115 this afternoon. I need a short schematic on wiring up the trim and controls. Hopefully I can post some compression #'s up tomorrow. It falls on its face after 20min of run time.

 

[ladano]

Re: '85 115

Also, what other year and hp models are compatable?

 

[ladano]

Re: '85 115

Going to hang the motor this afternoon. I'll post the compression #s tonight.

 

[ladano]

Re: '85 115

I didn't get the compression #'s but I got the serial #A191502. Can someone help me get a date on it? Thanx

 

[andy6374]

Re: '85 115

You're right, it's an 85'.

 

[ladano]

Re: '85 115

Thanx, I have a selco on the '84. Will that get me by on hooking up the wiring and controls?

 

[ladano]

Re: '85 115

I've got the compression #s today, I'm not to sure what to do about #2 cylinder.

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• 120 105 122 120 125 110<br />

<br />The guy I got the motor from said it falls off to half throttle after 20min's of running. Also where is a good place to get another trim solenoid?

 

[andy6374]

Re: '85 115

For the trim solenoid, try this website (iboats), www.outboardparts.com, or www.seilermarine.com (i know he carries all the ignition components for sure).<br /><br />The 105 does stick out, but the 110 does as well. All cylinders should be within 10% of each other. 125*10%=12.5... Your lowest should be 125-12.5= 112,113. <br /><br />I would start with a decarb and hope you get lucky, you could have tons of carbon build up whick could lead to stuck rings.... in the end, lower your compression.<br /><br />Get a aersol can of seafoam deep creep or mercury power tune. You might even run a can of seafoam (just regular, not deep creep) in to your fuel tank as well.<br /><br />-andy

 

[ladano]

Re: '85 115

Sounds good, the motor hasn't ran in a while. The test where done cold witht he throttle closed, I read another post later. The fall on its face problem has been narrowed down to 1 of the switch boxes. What's the difference's between them? Its going to be a few weeks before I even try to crank it up. I still have to clean the tank, finish polishing the boat and rewire it. Install carpet and tons more. This is on a 15' skeeter bass boat, is it to much motor? Thanx for the parts site's as well.

 

[ladano]

Re: '85 115

According to seilermarine, my serial # <br />A191502 falls under the 135-150 xr2/mag '87-up. I was told it was a '85 115. Is there a serial # on the power head that will be more accurate? Thanx again.

 

[andy6374]

Re: '85 115

the serial number should be a mounting brackets on the starboard side of the engine. Also check www.maxrules.com for the serial number/year question.<br /><br />Word from the wise, replace both switchboxes at the same time. A bad one can damage the other.

 

[ladano]

Re: '85 115

The best I can figure from maxrules is that it's a '85 150 elpto xr2. Serial #'s starting with A114514. Now I know I'm overpowered.

 

[rodbolt]

Re: '85 115

according to your seriel numbers its an inline six with a thunderbold distributor type<br /> ign.<br />Parts & Accessories Category Selection<br /><br /> MERCURY () <br />Serial Number: 0A191502 Model Number: 1115625 <br />this is off the merc parts express page.<br /> you will find year models with mercs are teats on a boar hog.<br /> always use your seriel numbers

 

[ladano]

Re: '85 115

What hp inline Six? I haven't seen a distributor on this motor, what is the thunderbold type? Thanx

 

[ladano]

Re: '85 115

anybody?

 

[mixerjv]

Re: '85 115

You definately have a 115 according to the Mercury parts express web site.<br /><br />This has got me confused to, I thought all post '79's were ADI ignition. Yet the serial number on Max's chart says it's a '86.<br /><br />Good Luck

 

[ladano]

Re: '85 115

Thanx, what's the difference on the ignitions?