any opinion on 65hp Merc red band years

[crosbyman]

friend looking at one

any concerns…. wiring, impeller, carbs ,distributor or CDI ignition…I
is this a keep away thing compression 130…all cyl

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[bob-d]

Have 3 different Mercury red bands. 4, 9.8, and a 135HP. Good years for Mercury. Parts available. Electronics can be a weak point. CDI makes replacement stators, and most likely wiring shot.

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[dockbuster1]

The 4 cyl 65 from those years typically had bad spline wear If your buying it is worth checking

[Michael]

Great motors as long as used in fresh water only. As mentioned by others, wires are a weak point

[billw]

Not exactly a five minute carb job, either. If you’re an OMC guy, you won’t enjoy cleaning the carbs. Lots in the way.

Long live American manufacturing!

[crosbyman]

ok rip no mercs

what about a Suzuky DT40 mdl for 1300 $$$ cdn

it has a whole new lower gear case??? I presume a bad collision in the past ??? dt40 looks like mid 80’s any opinions ??

do you guys feel what I feel ???

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