1976 Mercury 115( good or bad)

[steve7107]

just bougt a 16 ft. Fiberform wit a 76 merc. 115 6cyl. is this a good outboard, what ratio and type oil should I use.

 

[NathanY]

Re: 1976 Mercury 115( good or bad)

They are excellent outboards, I have a 78 model on a 16ft Cajun and I love it, having some problems now, but that is my fault not the engines. These are very powerful engines, and once you get it perfectly tuned you will not be sorry you bought it. Mix your gas at 50:1.

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

Re: 1976 Mercury 115( good or bad)

As nathan stated, very good motors.<br />They will give you years of service if taken care of.<br /><br />Keep eye on lower unit grease for any water, change your water pump impellar and keep it tuned up good and you should have no problems.

 

[CARLOS]

Re: 1976 Mercury 115( good or bad)

Hi Steve,<br /><br />I ´ve had bad look with my old 1150 merc.<br />I broke the engine 3 times..., maybe due to lean mixture... Also other problem with starter,problem with the control box,...<br />I think that old johnrude are stronger than old merc...<br />After that experienced, I bought a 200 Evinrude 1980 and was great motor.Unforgetable...<br />I don´t want an old merc anymore.<br />Now I have a 200 merc 1992 and 275 mariner and they are very good engines. <br />Thanks<br /><br />Carlos <br />Saludos desde Venezuela

 

[mellowyellow]

Re: 1976 Mercury 115( good or bad)

99.9% of motors are good to start, but without<br />proper maintainence can go south fast!<br />my merc 1150 runs like a top and has 110psi<br />+/- 5psi on all 6 cyliders. how she's been<br />taken care of over the years is much more <br />relevant than which particular model/mfg.<br />you could do a whole lot worse IMHO.<br />my .02,<br />M.Y.