Mercury 75

MOS · 09 December 2011, 23:06

Hi. I desperately need a complete mid-section, with the mounts and swivel bracket in good condition... It's for a 1987 three cylinder Mercury 75.

Anyone know of an old 75 that is dead and I can have / buy the mid-section. Or whole engine if necessary.

Thank you...

Boats&Outboards · 09 December 2011, 23:19

I'm your guy

Thinks I have a mid-section (including working ptt) to fit a MERC 75hp 2 stroke. Bit newer than yours mind. Let me get some pics and post them up.

Peter ~ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007

MOS · 09 December 2011, 23:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boats&Outboards

I'm your guy

Thinks I have a mid-section (including working ptt) to fit a MERC 75hp 2 stroke. Bit newer than yours mind. Let me get some pics and post them up.

Peter ~ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007

Oh you're a star if you have! I can get you pics of this engine if needed (No serial Number though) What sort of money are you after?

My email is: julian@mobileoutboardservices.com if easier?

Thanks again.

MOS · 10 December 2011, 15:08

OK, Peter at Boats and Outboards doesn't have one.

Anyone else?? It's a Long-shaft too.

Thanks

MOS · 15 December 2011, 13:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by MOS

Hi. I desperately need a complete mid-section, with the mounts and swivel bracket in good condition... It's for a 1987 three cylinder Mercury 75.

Anyone know of an old 75 that is dead and I can have / buy the mid-section. Or whole engine if necessary.

Thank you...

Still no luck...

Anyone?

Thanks

Julian

Boats&Outboards · 15 December 2011, 14:23

Let me have another look I thought I had one somewhere

9D280 · 15 December 2011, 15:05

This is a long shot, but I have the Clamp / swivel assy (minus PT) from a Yam 75 of approx that vintage.

I say Long shot as the Merc - Mariner - Yam triangle has a lot of shared parts, but a lot of incompatible as well.... I think I could have used it for my clamshell had I found the really rare leg...... The mounts were in the same relative position as one I saw at a marina.

Up latch all intact & working. There is a photo here http://www.rib.net/forum/f10/garage-...its-40979.html

If you can use it, make me an offer. It's just taking up space.

MOS · 15 December 2011, 18:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by 9D280

This is a long shot, but I have the Clamp / swivel assy (minus PT) from a Yam 75 of approx that vintage.

I say Long shot as the Merc - Mariner - Yam triangle has a lot of shared parts, but a lot of incompatible as well.... I think I could have used it for my clamshell had I found the really rare leg...... The mounts were in the same relative position as one I saw at a marina.

Up latch all intact & working. There is a photo here http://www.rib.net/forum/f10/garage-...its-40979.html

If you can use it, make me an offer. It's just taking up space.

Hello.

Agreed, but the Mercury I have here looks bigger... It's the big block three cylinder. The mounts are really very big.

Best bet and the cheapest, is an exact copy. But I appreciate your help.

Many thanks

MOS · 15 December 2011, 18:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boats&Outboards

Let me have another look I thought I had one somewhere

If you could that would be ace. Need to have this customers engine running ASAP

Many thanks

Julian.

9D280 · 16 December 2011, 08:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by MOS

Hello.

Agreed, but the Mercury I have here looks bigger... It's the big block three cylinder. The mounts are really very big.

You might be surprised. Unless the Merc clamp is one of these "Merc Specials" that they used to churn out, when assembled the transom bolt holes should al lline up with the "unwritten world standard" spacing.

To put in perspective I was originally going to use that very assy to upgrade my old 1978 55Hp form outside mram / manual tilt to PT, and when I trawled the microfiches it also fitted everything between 50 & 90, and some 115s.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MOS

Best bet

Agreed

Quote:

Originally Posted by MOS

and the cheapest,

not necessarily!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MOS

is an exact copy. But I appreciate your help.

Many thanks

No worries. Agreed an exact one off the same vintage Merc will be the easiest option. As I found, finding one gets a liittle more interesting!

Boats&Outboards · 16 December 2011, 15:52

I do have one but it's from a newer 90hp. Cannot do anything until after January now though.

Have you seen this one just listed on eBay - cheap but not the best condition

Peter ~ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007

MOS · 16 December 2011, 23:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by 9D280

You might be surprised. Unless the Merc clamp is one of these "Merc Specials" that they used to churn out, when assembled the transom bolt holes should al lline up with the "unwritten world standard" spacing.

To put in perspective I was originally going to use that very assy to upgrade my old 1978 55Hp form outside mram / manual tilt to PT, and when I trawled the microfiches it also fitted everything between 50 & 90, and some 115s.

Agreed

not necessarily!

No worries. Agreed an exact one off the same vintage Merc will be the easiest option. As I found, finding one gets a liittle more interesting!

Haha yes, finding one is going to be very tricky indeed. I will take some pictures and try and post them on here so you can see the bulky-ness of this motor.

MOS · 16 December 2011, 23:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boats&Outboards

I do have one but it's from a newer 90hp. Cannot do anything until after January now though.

Have you seen this one just listed on eBay - cheap but not the best condition

Peter ~ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007

That's the one... The 90 had the same bracket and mid-section I believe. After Jan is fine...

I did look at the Yam but the exhaust and passageways wouldn't match surly?

Thanks

Boats&Outboards · 17 December 2011, 07:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by MOS

That's the one... The 90 had the same bracket and mid-section I believe. After Jan is fine...

I did look at the Yam but the exhaust and passageways wouldn't match surly?

Thanks

I know hey ate the same but mine is from late 90's not sure if it's going to fit. I'll go get some pictures today so at least you have an idea if it's the right one. No point waiting to find its not!

Peter ~ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007

MOS · 17 December 2011, 14:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boats&Outboards

I know hey ate the same but mine is from late 90's not sure if it's going to fit. I'll go get some pictures today so at least you have an idea if it's the right one. No point waiting to find its not!

Peter ~ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007

Yeah for sure. I will still carry on looking around too. Just in case.

Many thanks

Julian

Boats&Outboards · 17 December 2011, 17:12

Here what I have found so far

Removed from a 2003 merc 90 2 stroke. Looks to be missing top mount and fixing bolts. Can go mid-section only or with PTT system & transom bracket. Lower Mounts look good

Any good ?

MOS · 18 December 2011, 20:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boats&Outboards

Here what I have found so far

Removed from a 2003 merc 90 2 stroke. Looks to be missing top mount and fixing bolts. Can go mid-section only or with PTT system & transom bracket. Lower Mounts look good

Any good ?

Hi. Yeah that's the same as the one I have here. Shame it's not complete... The thing is, most of the parts for this engine are back-ordered and hard to get hold of. So i'd still need to get the bottom and top mount brackets... And by the looks of it the PH extension gasket... I will keep looking for a complete unit. But may come back to you for this. Thanks so much for your help though Pete.

Julian.

Boats&Outboards · 18 December 2011, 20:39

No problems. It's not going anywhere. Thought may be possible for you to make one from two. The lower mounts are on it though. It's just the top that's missing. I'm sure I've another somewhere but it's hiding well

Peter ~ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007

MOS · 18 December 2011, 20:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boats&Outboards

No problems. It's not going anywhere. Thought may be possible for you to make one from two. The lower mounts are on it though. It's just the top that's missing. I'm sure I've another somewhere but it's hiding well

Peter ~ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007

Good idea, but the one I have here really has had it's day... Need a complete donor mid-section really.