swapping in an older merc

[phatmanmike]

i have a 1960 glasspar that i just got, and it has a 1977 merc 1150 in absolute mint condition. i would really like to get a motor of 1960 vintage, preferably a merc again, maybe.. heres my question...<br /><br />how far back in years can i go with mercs and still use the steering and controls that are in boat now. id like to leav them in if possible. they are so silky smooth.. like new<br /><br />if i DO go with another merc and get older controls, will they be silky smooth like the ones i have now, and what about the steering, it now has the standard cable/screw style like most boats now have... can i use that with a older merc...<br /><br />what online rescources are there to look up info on older mercs.... i usually have evinrudes, but this old merc i got is beautifull, and now ive been bitten by the bug, i gotta get more..<br /><br />thanks in advance<br /><br />mike<br />phatmanmike@yahoo.com

 

[Mercury140-I6]

Re: swapping in an older merc

Hello:<br /><br />As long as the controls fit and work on your 77 Merc 1150, they will work on Mercs as old as 1959 acording to the pictures I have, although I am not totally sure. But I have an option that you might think about. The top, face, Wrap around cowlings are interchangeable back to 68 with the motor you have now. If it were me, I would get it painted the white color of 1960 Mercs and get the appropreate cowlings.<br /><br />Here is a picture of a 1960 - 61 70hp inline 6<br /><br /> http://www.myfishingpictures.com/showphoto.php?photo=16443 <br /><br />I don't think it would be hard to get the 77 1150 to look like that and still have all of the advantages of the newer motors.<br /><br />Hope this helps you out bud.<br /><br />Craig

 

[phatmanmike]

Re: swapping in an older merc

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