Picked up 3 V6 Mercs today... For parts?

[skialot2]

I picked up 3 V6 Merc outboards today. I thought they were all for parts. $200 each

The first one is a 1991 150 XR4. It has 1 bad cylinder. Unfortunately, it does not have the small bullet 1.78 lower. I am very disappointed about that. But it did come with a 5 blade prop.


The second one is a 1995 150. The guy sold it for parts. But as we were loading it in my truck, he said it was a spare motor that had not been used in years but was running good when put away. He was pretty sure it was prepped for storage too. It should be fine. Came with a 3 blade stainless prop, Binnacle controls and the main harness, the oil injection tank filled with oil. Also came with all the original installation and owners manuals. And a Clymer shop manual


The third motor is a 2001? 135 Optimax. Also sold for parts. But again while loading it up, I was told it was running fine but the steering arm is rusted out. The tiller arm is almost gone. It came with side mount controls, harness, oil tank with bracket and hoses.



I am going to do some testing. Maybe, with some minor repairs, I will end up with a couple of good motors.

[Sutphil]

Nice haul.

[rock]

I would have done that. Good deal.

Rock

[skialot2]

I went to do a compression check on these motors. I started with the Optimax. I connected the battery. Plugged in my test harness. Turned the key to see if it would spin. Let it spin to see if I heard any noises. It fired up with no fuel connected. Ran for a few seconds before I shut it off. Compression checks good. No more then 7 lbs. difference between cylinders. Now I am going to finish rigging it up so I can let it run it on the stand to make sure it's good. Then I will take it apart to change the tiller. The worst I have ever seen.



The 150 Carb motor was definitely set up for storage. Everything is covered in grease. Compression is within 5psi. Hooked up the battery, test harness and fuel. It started right up. idol is a little high but runs great. Needs a water pump before I can really let it run and adjust it.

[skialot2]

Powerhead is seized on the XR4. Pulled the head. Worst piston I have ever seen. Sleeve is cracked through the aluminum. Block is junk.




This is a water cooled regulator motor. I have a 2.4 200 powerhead with a water cooled regulator sitting in my garage. I think I am just going to drop on that powerhead.

[Greg G]

Damn boy, if you keep on talking about actual boat stuff on this site you may get a whoopin

[rock]

I have had Mr Perry fix one like that before.

Rock

[skialot2]

Damn boy, if you keep on talking about actual boat stuff on this site you may get a whoopin

Wont catch me talking political ****. Two old men trying to ruin the country.

[skialot2]

I have had Mr Perry fix one like that before.

Rock

Anything can be fixed. But it not worth it when the cost exceeds the value.

[skialot2]

Well, I just couldn't help myself. I picked up another motor. $150. Boat sank. They said water only made it in the bottom carb. Powerhead is locked. But, the electronics should still be good... Maybe. 20" mid, trim and lower unit are good.

[Aaronhl]

Guess im not the only one picking up old Merc junk for nothing

[LakeFever]

I keep buying up parts motors too. Just got another 96 200 efi. It’s better to be looking at it than looking for it. Plus it’s good fun to build and you can’t build what you don’t have

[Wayne Cammidge]

Put the Opti Powerhead on the Mid-section off that sunk motor
Much easier than trying to change out that Tiller arm
Just need to drill and Tap 2 1/8NPT holes in the adaptor plate, if you do not want to change that over as well

[skialot2]

Well, this XR4 continues to disappoint. I pulled the lower unit hoping it was at least a 1.87 ratio. Nope. It's a 2.0 ratio. To top it all off, it's a preload pin lower unit. At least it seems to be in good working condition. The trim also works and doesn't bleed down.

[VkingMike]

With 150-200hp 2 strokes, I do not believe you can have too many or too many spare parts lol