Convert Merc 25xd to tiller?

[fish_or_die]

I just picked up a 25xd (think it's an 86) for $300 and plan to throw it on my 1548 mod v duck boat. The question I have is I found an 84 merc 20 that's being parted out, anyone know if that tiller handle would fit on my motor?

Also it came with two 11 pitch props, what should I be running around Utah (4500-9000')? it's a very light boat but I'll usually be running with at least two people and gear.

Thanks for anything!

 

[carholme]

Re: Convert Merc 25xd to tiller?

Would be best to have the s/ns of both engines.

Gerry

 

[fish_or_die]

Re: Convert Merc 25xd to tiller?

New one is 6522865

parts one is 0B125802

thanks!

 

[carholme]

Re: Convert Merc 25xd to tiller?

Parts List for 6522865 (1984):

Mercury Parts, 18/20/25 H.P. (XD)

Parts List for 0B125802 (1987):

Mercury Parts, 18/20/25 H.P. (XD)

You see that they are both the same parts list and under STEERING HANDLE ASSEMBLY (MERCURY) (MANUAL), the same p/n, 941851A6.

You might have better luck with the prop question in the Prop forum.

Gerry

 

[oldman570]

Re: Convert Merc 25xd to tiller?

^1 + on tiller switching to tiller from remote. The 11 pitched props should be fine and you could probbly go up to a 13 if just you and one other + gear in the boat. You can still use the electric start setup for the motor, and easiest done by coiling the extra cord on the transom and making a new plate to mounting a new ing. switch/ choke in it. If you do not have a manual for the motor you should get one, as it will have all the wireing diagrams than can be used to do the job. You can also make your own new start system as the new tiller should have a kill switch in the handle. If the motor is from a lower eleavtion you might need to change the carb high speed jets as the fuel mixture will need to be diffrent sometimes. JMO
Oldman570

 

[fish_or_die]

Re: Convert Merc 25xd to tiller?

Thank you very much for the answers guys, I appreciate it!