Author Topic: Tonka Jim (Read 13548 times)

Hyperacme · « **on:** July 14, 2012, 07:26:02 PM »

You were talking about motors ....
This would be the prop rated motor, with tilt & trim in transom assemble.

1985 Mercury 115 Outboard with T&T - VIDEO - $1500 (Mora
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/boa/3139207509.html

Tonka Jim · « **Reply #1 on:** July 14, 2012, 08:34:40 PM »

Thanks Gregg!

I called - No answer - Left voice mail

Jason · « **Reply #2 on:** July 14, 2012, 10:15:51 PM »

That power trim was a little scary when the motor fell to the side! Whoa!

Looks like a good runner. He should do a compression check video too.

Tonka Jim · « **Reply #3 on:** July 15, 2012, 09:38:41 PM »

Compression Test - Good
Spark Test - Good
Leak down Test - Good

It's mine now

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Thanks Jerry S.

Jason · « **Reply #4 on:** July 15, 2012, 10:04:52 PM »

COOL!

Did you talk Jerry into coming to look at the motor with you?

Jerry · « **Reply #5 on:** July 16, 2012, 12:47:30 AM »

Nobody knows more about 6 cyl Mercs.

WetRaider · « **Reply #6 on:** July 16, 2012, 08:25:03 AM »

Is it me, or does that skeg and prop look tiny?

Come next summer, I better have my eyes out for a Merc like that at that price ... great find.

Tonka Jim · « **Reply #7 on:** July 16, 2012, 08:47:22 AM »

Quote from: 74GlasCarlSS on July 15, 2012, 10:04:52 PM

COOL!

Did you talk Jerry into coming to look at the motor with you?

Yes, Jerry took the afternoon off and made the trip to Mora with me!

Hyperacme · « **Reply #8 on:** July 16, 2012, 04:17:43 PM »

SWEET !
Hope this ones trouble free ...
Does it look as nice as the pictures ?

V153 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 16, 2012, 05:42:22 PM »

Suweet! Looks nice. Ya is that a Manatee safe skeg ...?

David CVX-16 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 16, 2012, 08:05:27 PM »

Congratulations Jim on the 115 HP Mercury purchase.

dorelse · « **Reply #11 on:** July 16, 2012, 08:14:24 PM »

There's a story here I'm assuming?

Did the old OB die? Or just looking to upgrade HP?

Tonka Jim · « **Reply #12 on:** July 17, 2012, 05:56:32 AM »

Quote from: dorelse on July 16, 2012, 08:14:24 PM

Did the old OB die? Or just looking to upgrade HP?

I've been fighting a hesitation for 2 years with the old school 77 Merc.
The 77 was rated at the powerhead, this 85 is rated at the prop.
Jerry Selner will be setting it up & dialing it in

Jerry · « **Reply #13 on:** July 17, 2012, 10:02:09 AM »

Wanna race?

Hyperacme · « **Reply #14 on:** July 17, 2012, 03:31:24 PM »

LOOKIN' GOOD JERRY !

Of course we all "Wanna race" ...
Think Jeff is still the one to beat though ...

Burnin Daylight · « **Reply #15 on:** July 17, 2012, 04:35:02 PM »

Quote from: Hyperacme on July 17, 2012, 03:31:24 PM

LOOKIN' GOOD JERRY !

Of course we all "Wanna race" ...
Think Jeff is still the one to beat though ...

Uhhhh......

dorelse · « **Reply #16 on:** July 17, 2012, 05:03:35 PM »

I was waiting for you to chime in Barb!!!

Hyperacme · « **Reply #17 on:** July 17, 2012, 06:23:37 PM »

Local boys Barb ...

Think Wex might be "Nipping at your heals" ...

OleRed · « **Reply #18 on:** July 17, 2012, 08:07:12 PM »

LOL ... Barb don't like coming in second place, even if she has to change lanes, I like this video
http://s461.photobucket.com/albums/qq332/Hotwired-II/Red%20Wing%202011/?action=view&current=20110819093009.mp4

OleRed · « **Reply #19 on:** July 17, 2012, 08:09:20 PM »

Hey Jerry, your motor looks Great !