bowhunter71
Seaman Apprentice
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- Apr 17, 2006
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I just bought my first Mercury outboard.I hope to use it to replace my 1995 Johnson 130.I do not know much about the history of the motor except it was not ran in atleast a year.I checked the compression it was around 120 on all 6.I gave it some fresh mixed gas and it fired right up.The telltale is weak at idle but if you rev it a little it squirts decent.I pulled the lower and the impeller looked good to me.The thermostat cover on the right side is leaking a little. I have a factory service manual,new thermostats and gaskets and water pump kit ordered.
Do you Mercury guys have any suggestions on what else to check before I put it on my boat?Is there anything that really has to be watched on these motors?
I have been doing some reading about these motors.It seems they are pretty good motors.Is there anything on the oiler system to check?
I have tons of questions but I will stop with these for now.Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,Jeff
Do you Mercury guys have any suggestions on what else to check before I put it on my boat?Is there anything that really has to be watched on these motors?
I have been doing some reading about these motors.It seems they are pretty good motors.Is there anything on the oiler system to check?
I have tons of questions but I will stop with these for now.Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,Jeff