68 Merc 20hp

bonz_d

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Hi everyone.
I have a line on a 68 20hp from a local paper and have seen pictures of it. I'm not very familiar with Mercs in general but this one I've been told has no spark but strong compression.
I've search though the threads and found a bit of info on this but still uncertain on some things.
Should this motor have normal points and coils or will it have a control box? About how expessive is a control box and are they difficult to change?
Also how serious is the problem I've been reading about with the drive shaft rusting and not sealing on the pump?
Lastly what would be a fair price for this motor in it's condition?

Thanks, Kevin
 

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Re: 68 Merc 20hp

The engine is a conventional magneto, yes the shafts rust most can be repaired with a seal sleeve and what ever the traffic will bare
 
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