newbie question on a maxium 1700xr

[max1700xrmark]

I just acquired a maxium 1700xr with a force 70hp serial number 0e013626 I think it?s a 1991 but can?t tell for sure I think its half mercury also. The engine did fire up and run water through the tell tail even with old gas it has been sitting form about 3 years..I would like to know what I need to do to this engine to get it ready for summer? If anyone knows where to get a factory service manual that would be great and any other suggestions to keep this running? Thanks in advance Mark

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: newbie question on a maxium 1700xr

If you want a factory manual. Dave "Hurrikain" Kain at the Chrysler crew sells Chrysler manuals. He MAY also have some Force manuals.

Even though it starts, runs, and pumps water, assume nothing. Change the spark plugs, lower unit oil, the fuel pump diaphragm, and the water pump impeller. Change the fuel filter if it has one. If it does not have one, install a cheap disposable between the pump and carbs. Check all fuel lines for cracking or clogging. use a 50-1 ratio fuel-oil mix with a TCW III oil. then go and enjoy your boat.

Make your first outing close to home and do not plan on doing anything more than shake-down cruising. If you have a knowledgeable boating friend just try to take him/her. Take a good selection of tools. Once the shake-down shows all systems functioning normally, THEN plan on taking the family and having a day or weekend of fun.

 

[max1700xrmark]

Re: newbie question on a maxium 1700xr

Thanks Commander for the tips... I will pump out the old gas and replace all of the items you suggested... I will look for the service manual first and the parts... I'm I correct with the year being a 91? it also seems like there is a difference in model year... the serial number 0E013626 is the only thing I could find on the engine..besides the Force 70 on the cowling... any additional information about best place to find and order parts would be appreciated..

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: newbie question on a maxium 1700xr

Someone else needs to jump in because I can't reference serial numbers to years. The only thing I can say is that Mercury Made the Force 70 from 1991 to 1995.

It MAY have a paper sticker with the model number on the starter motor mount. It may also have the model number on onr engine transom clamp.

If worse comes to worst, there is usually (not always) a stamped in number on the block near the head. Contact Mercury and their database can deliver all the particulars about the engine. They may even be able to use your serial number.