1970 Srv 180

[Jack Sparrow]

Hi, im Jack from Sweden.
A friend of my are selling his boat, SRV 180 mercr. 160 6 cyl.
I think i,m gonna buy it.
Now the problem.
The boat was storage for about 7 year, now he cant turn the engine at all.
I wonder if spareparts are avalible for this old engine.
Ringset,gaskets etc.
I think its the pistonring is stack in the cylinder.

I hope you excuise my terrible English.::

Best regards

 

[freddyray21]

Re: 1970 Srv 180

If the motor won't turn at all it's probably rusted shut. You can try and put some Marvel mystery oil in the cylinders and let it soak. Sometimes they will free up that way. There should be parts available at least here in the states.