2002 Mercury 75hp 4stroke rebuild??

[wilson750]

Wanted to know if it was worth maybe buying a 2002 merc 75 hp 4stroke that needs rebuild? Owner says the one cylinder went down..It is a complete motor and they are asking $500. What would this motor run to have somone rebuild it? Or i was gonna have some friends help me rebuild it...Please let me know if its worth it..

 

[rivermouse]

Re: 2002 Mercury 75hp 4stroke rebuild??

Problem in giving an answer is that you assume IT CAN be rebuilt..An engine can be blown and still described as a "bad cylinder" The seller is not the mechanic to give out advice.

 

[wilson750]

Re: 2002 Mercury 75hp 4stroke rebuild??

Yeah I do not know if it is worth it..Or any idea what the parts would run to have it fixed!!

 

[Faztbullet]

Re: 2002 Mercury 75hp 4stroke rebuild??

Well you need think what could happen to a 4 stroke to take a cylinder down: blown head gasket or cracked head,water damage from above problem,dropped valve,timing belt broke and piston hit valve. If head is damaged and not repairable and you need to buy a NEW head thats about $2000. This motor is a cam over design and you change the wear pads on valves to adjust for cam/valve wear. It takes about 2-5 hours to correctly take apart ,measure,install and reassemble for valve train adjustments and is a PIA....