New to mercs - what exactly do I have here?

**JoshKeller** · 10-20-2019, 05:30 PM

It has two turnbuckle latches

**Merc 2.5** · 10-21-2019, 06:04 AM

Originally Posted by JoshKeller

It has two turnbuckle latches

Gotcha. Well since I dont trust tha tag on mid (get swapped around alot) and 200 on block with no numbers. U mite had got reman powrrhead to. Really need find #s on block and c if match the mid tag

**Merc 2.5** · 10-21-2019, 06:09 AM

Let me ask u this. When cowl is on mota does it have the front cover also or is it missin or wont fit? Maybe take a pic of front of cowl

**JoshKeller** · 10-21-2019, 06:44 AM

Originally Posted by Merc 2.5

Let me ask u this. When cowl is on mota does it have the front cover also or is it missin or wont fit? Maybe take a pic of front of cowl

It has the center piece, but it doesnt really fit at all. In fact, it was laying in a rod locker in the boat.

The Reman powerhead is what I was told was put on, but they never said it was a 200. Just the freeze plug is stamped 200, and it seems that the intake manifold has a 200 part number, so do the carbs. The bore seems to be 2.4 liter as well.

**Merc 2.5** · 10-21-2019, 07:01 AM

U got a chrome 200

**Merc 2.5** · 10-21-2019, 07:01 AM

Front piece wont fit over that air box. that's y I asked

**JoshKeller** · 10-21-2019, 08:13 AM

Originally Posted by Merc 2.5

U got a chrome 200

Good motor? Is it a true 200 hp? Is that a 2.4 liter? Does the chrome bore require special pistons/rings/etc? Anything especially important to know about it?

**Merc 2.5** · 10-21-2019, 08:23 AM

Nothin special bout it but yes very gud strong 2.4. Just cant port it unless u get rechromed or sleeved. Just do normal mods. Uses different ring than steel sleeve , same pistons u got a good sleeper under 150 cowl lol

**Merc 2.5** · 10-21-2019, 08:25 AM

If I were u I'd pull powerhead and see if exhaust ports on bottom block match ports in adapter plates and see if it has the real long tuner still?

**JoshKeller** · 10-21-2019, 08:31 AM

Originally Posted by Merc 2.5

Nothin special bout it but yes very gud strong 2.4. Just cant port it unless u get rechromed or sleeved. Just do normal mods. Uses different ring than steel sleeve , same pistons u got a good sleeper under 150 cowl lol

Not really interested in doing any mods - just want a good reliable motor for my bass boat. Boats rated for 200. So dont want to go much more than that. Will be pulling the powerhead to rering the motor so its fresh. Will check the adapter plate and tuner then. Unfortunately theres no prop, so I'll have to do some research on where to start. How many rpm should I shoot for wot?

**Merc 2.5** · 10-21-2019, 09:16 AM

6k. If it runs gud and no mods and cools good just run it

**JoshKeller** · 10-21-2019, 10:41 AM

Any suggestions on a prop to start with on a 1200 lb pad bass boat style hull?

**Merc 2.5** · 10-21-2019, 10:53 AM

Tempest or trophy. Start with 24 on trophy or maybe 25 or 26 tempest. U got a jackplate?

**JoshKeller** · 10-21-2019, 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by Merc 2.5

Tempest or trophy. Start with 24 on trophy or maybe 25 or 26 tempest. U got a jackplate?

No jackplate. Really not worried about speed, just want motor longevity. My current boat is an outboard jet that does approx 35 mph, so I'm happy with whatever I get, so long as the motor lives a happy life.

Holeshot is my priority. We fish some rough lakes and getting on top of the waves fast and staying above them with less than full throttle is what I need