I'm stumped getting this motor identified. Photos attached. Serial no. tag is located on the swivel bracket aft end starboard but the number is illegible. see photo. Embossed identification numbers are located on the forward end starboard swivel bracket. see photo. also included is a pict. of the trim tab bolt mounting surface since it identifies the lower unit and I need a water pump rebuild. side view shows MERC logo on engine cover.
This motor has low compression: no.1 = 100psi, no.2 = 110psi, no.3=110 psi. It's mounted on a 17 ft. 1994 War Eagle welded alum. boat in good shape. She idles rough and struggles some to get on a plane but once up on a plane she purrs at 2500 rpm and 23 mph.
water pump quit on the last startup while idling, so no harm done. Is there any hope for this motor with compression so low? I'm not willing nor able to rebuild it, but would have the water pump fixed. Any sage advice would be much appreciated. Another option, of course, is a new motor which might be the best choice anyway. Forgot to mention, I just bought the boat and motor.
This motor has low compression: no.1 = 100psi, no.2 = 110psi, no.3=110 psi. It's mounted on a 17 ft. 1994 War Eagle welded alum. boat in good shape. She idles rough and struggles some to get on a plane but once up on a plane she purrs at 2500 rpm and 23 mph.
water pump quit on the last startup while idling, so no harm done. Is there any hope for this motor with compression so low? I'm not willing nor able to rebuild it, but would have the water pump fixed. Any sage advice would be much appreciated. Another option, of course, is a new motor which might be the best choice anyway. Forgot to mention, I just bought the boat and motor.
