novice boater54
Seaman Apprentice
- Joined
- Jul 20, 2008
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- 42
Can someone possibly tell me where to find the thermostat (if there is one) on a 1976 Mercury 150HP outboard.
Can someone also tell me how expensive and difficult is it to replace rings and related parts on this motor. Motor has been sitting for a year or so, apparently it ran last year so we're told. I am the one who gets to work on this project because the young owner doesn't know much about mechanics or motors.
Compression is low or negligable in #1, and #3 which is 30lbs, #'s 2,4,5 are over 100ls and #6 was unreachable at this point due to removing lower shroud later but appears to have some pressure when finger is placed over the hole while cranking.
What would a preliminary diagnosis be on this motor?
The rest appeasr to be in fairly good condition except cleaing carbs. Can this be done without sacrificing carb sync settings as well?
Got a lot to learn with this baby I'm sure.
Thanks for any help.
Can someone also tell me how expensive and difficult is it to replace rings and related parts on this motor. Motor has been sitting for a year or so, apparently it ran last year so we're told. I am the one who gets to work on this project because the young owner doesn't know much about mechanics or motors.
Compression is low or negligable in #1, and #3 which is 30lbs, #'s 2,4,5 are over 100ls and #6 was unreachable at this point due to removing lower shroud later but appears to have some pressure when finger is placed over the hole while cranking.
What would a preliminary diagnosis be on this motor?
The rest appeasr to be in fairly good condition except cleaing carbs. Can this be done without sacrificing carb sync settings as well?
Got a lot to learn with this baby I'm sure.
Thanks for any help.