What year is this motor? Did I get a good deal?

[82skeeterm]

I bought a 150 hp Mariner today for 1000 dollars. The compression on all six cyclinders are 115-120. The owner is unsure of the year and the motor has not been ran since 1991 (the last year it was register). The serial number is 6494246. Did I get a good deal or not?

 

[Laddies]

Re: What year is this motor? Did I get a good deal?

1983--Time will tell

 

[rndn]

Re: What year is this motor? Did I get a good deal?

As stated above, time and use of the motor will tell you if you got a good deal. NADA list average retail for $355, but it has no bearing on an outboard that has limited use or in above average shape.

 

[edjunior]

Re: What year is this motor? Did I get a good deal?

Well, I'd say if it starts up, and you hit the throttle, and it pegs you to your seat, then yes, maybe you got a good deal. Hard to say though just based on the compression numbers. Let us know what happens when you turn the key!