reelfishin
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- Joined
- Mar 19, 2007
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I picked up a parts boat today, I was told that the motor didn't run but figured I'd give it a shot anyhow and it started and ran fine, the only thing I found wrong is that it don't seem to charge the battery?
How much do these actually charge? Should I see an increase in volts at the battery once the engine starts? It started right up I was actually surprised since I was told it was junk.
Even the water pump seems to be working fine. I let it get warm, then I shut it down and did a compression test and all 4 read 133 to 138psi. The prop is a bit rough, and it's stuck on, (like the other four Mercs I have here), but the rest is pretty clean. It's another short shaft though, and it's mounted on a 20" transom, so it couldn't have performed very well.
Both the boat and motor look good, with only some minor issues with the interior. The trailer needs some attention but the frame is sound, The coupler is bent and I had to drill a hole in the ball coupler to tow it, it was a take it now or never deal. I towed it about 20 miles with a bolt through the coupler and secured to my hitch. It's not the safest way to tow, but I took it easy and kept checking it and made it home. I got the impression that the old owner just got frustrated with it or ran out of money.
How much do these actually charge? Should I see an increase in volts at the battery once the engine starts? It started right up I was actually surprised since I was told it was junk.
Even the water pump seems to be working fine. I let it get warm, then I shut it down and did a compression test and all 4 read 133 to 138psi. The prop is a bit rough, and it's stuck on, (like the other four Mercs I have here), but the rest is pretty clean. It's another short shaft though, and it's mounted on a 20" transom, so it couldn't have performed very well.
Both the boat and motor look good, with only some minor issues with the interior. The trailer needs some attention but the frame is sound, The coupler is bent and I had to drill a hole in the ball coupler to tow it, it was a take it now or never deal. I towed it about 20 miles with a bolt through the coupler and secured to my hitch. It's not the safest way to tow, but I took it easy and kept checking it and made it home. I got the impression that the old owner just got frustrated with it or ran out of money.
