Minnesota Classic Glastron Forum
General Category => Classified / Wanted to Buy => Topic started by: bellj on June 21, 2019, 02:34:29 PM
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I have had a Used Mercury 1150 Outboard Motor for sale that I purchased years ago as a project motor when I had plans to put it on my old GT-150, because that one only has a Mercury 70 on it.
Yes, I know that a 115 HP was larger than the maximum allowed, but it also was the same base as the 90 HP which was allowed, so I thought there might be some potential options.
Here's the rub - I purchased it as reported to have low compression in one cylinder. I was hoping that it was just a reed valve, although that's not my usual luck, but took a chance anyway, and all these years later I still haven't had time take it apart to see what's actually wrong.
This spring I figured I'd just put it up for sale for someone else's project, but of course all I'm getting for interest are parts hunters that want to pay half of what I typically see just the lower unit by itself typically sell for.
I'm getting down to where I'm either going to have to take the time to take it apart - time I really don't have at the moment - or explore other options. So let me ask - I know there's a wealth of talent on this site because this is what you guys do. Would any of you have any interest in purchasing this motor before I take it apart? If you do, tell me what you think a fair price would be. I also have a guy that wants my old GT-150, but that's still buried without a good way to get it out yet, so that's on hold - although I do have a 20 foot red Switzer with a Mercury 175 (yes, that's not a Glastron, although rare in it's own right and I REALLY hate the thought of selling that one, but it was bought as another project never gotten to with supposedly a similar low compression on one cylinder and never any time to work on), as well my dad's old Pipestone (also somewhat rare) that I need to see if it will sell too - let me know if any of those interest any of you.
I only have ads out for the Mercury 1150 engine - there are pictures on a website I have in my basement at www.starlitebargains.com (http://www.starlitebargains.com), although I was going to pressure wash the mud off and take new pictures long ago and haven't even gotten that done yet. It's been a long time since I've met any of you, but I know you're the best in the business and assume somebody else's project could maybe use these items, so let me know if there's any interest. Thanks!
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Hi Jim !
Used Mercury 1150 Outboard Motor
115 HP
Six Cylinder
Mixed Fuel – Two Stroke – Carburated
Hydraulic trim/tilt cylinders included
No remote controls or props included
Possible low compression on one cylinder
All serious offers considered
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Greg....if you’re thinking of parting it out, I would be interested in the hydraulic lift brackets.... mine are broken....
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Chris .. This is Jim's ad / motor.
I just posted what was listed on his link.
I checked his profile .. and he hasn't logged into forum since last June.
You should be able to find what you need on eBay.
If not we have a used motor parts place in MN. that might have it.
http://www.twincityoutboard.com/
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Thanks Greg! I’ve been checking on eBay, but no joy there... I will check with the place you suggested tomorrow.
Thanks for the info!