How can I tell the Number of Engine Hours?

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I have a 1993 Cruisers 2670 with a 7.4L Mercruiser. When I bought it a few years ago in Green Bay, WI the owner said it only had 190 hours on it. I can't find an hour meter. Is there a way to see the number of hours on the engine?

Thanks
Dave

 

[LAC_STS]

Re: How can I tell the Number of Engine Hours?

Did you look in the engine compartment really good? I have saw a couple boats with the hour meter mounted in the engine compartment somewhere.

 

[Bondo]

Re: How can I tell the Number of Engine Hours?

Ayuh,... Some of the newer Merc 'puters will have that info,..
But for the rest of Us,...
A Compression, 'n leak-down test, along with the oil pressure usually is the Best indicators of the overall motor's Health...

Hours don't mean much,... Quality regular Maintenance is what counts...

 

[Fireman431]

Re: How can I tell the Number of Engine Hours?

If you can get a Mercrury/Mercruiser mechanic, he should have the scanner/code reader to hook to the engines computer. It will tell you the engine hours and if there were any significant faults that tripped codes.