Mechanic for ‘70 merc 115 near twin cities, MN???

[Mootspoints]

I’m having a hard time finding a shop that will mess with it. Won’t idle, doesn’t respond to throttle input, dies at WOT. Has spark and compression (100lbs.).

Know of anyone in Minnesota that will touch this thing? Preferable around the twin cities or north to at cloud or so.

 

[topgun3690]

For a 53 year old motor, need to find an old school mechanic......only other option is to get a manual and do it yourself, and use a forum like this to help you. These new "techs"...if they can't plug a laptop in to give them a solution, they won't mess with it......

 

[Mootspoints]

For a 53 year old motor, need to find an old school mechanic......only other option is to get a manual and do it yourself, and use a forum like this to help you. These new "techs"...if they can't plug a laptop in to give them a solution, they won't mess with it......

Yeah, I did pick up a manual and I have done some work on it already, but it’s getting into weird territory for me now and I’m also a little strapped for time at present. Where to find these old boat wizards is the hard question…

 

[topgun3690]

Around here, a lot of the old school guys are set up near a lake....usually in an old run down shop with parts stacked up to the ceiling with greasy floors......and a cig hanging on the lip...and no website.

 

[topgun3690]

Might try calling some marinas and asking around.....never know.