perch_pirate
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"I have a 1985 Mercruiser 140
"I have a 1985 Mercruiser 140 I/O in a Larson Citation Bowrider. I do my own PM's and repairs. I am looking to purchase a manual. I have seen many on the market and the Merc OEM manuals as well. The "generics" seem to run about $35.00. The OEM runs about $75.00. I will not be doing actual motor rebuilds but more of the backyard / frugal type repairs and troubleshooting. I am very technical as I am a service tech for the Trane Co on there very large hospital/process chillers. Any suggestions on which manual I should purchase? Also my data is as follows:
Engine SN: A6677208
Transom Assy: A695693
Drive Unit: OA682919
Do these seem like valid numbers. I took them from the data plates on the appropiate parts. I seem to have some difficulty with these numbers when trying to reference parts from local dealers.
Thanks,
Jeff"
"I have a 1985 Mercruiser 140 I/O in a Larson Citation Bowrider. I do my own PM's and repairs. I am looking to purchase a manual. I have seen many on the market and the Merc OEM manuals as well. The "generics" seem to run about $35.00. The OEM runs about $75.00. I will not be doing actual motor rebuilds but more of the backyard / frugal type repairs and troubleshooting. I am very technical as I am a service tech for the Trane Co on there very large hospital/process chillers. Any suggestions on which manual I should purchase? Also my data is as follows:
Engine SN: A6677208
Transom Assy: A695693
Drive Unit: OA682919
Do these seem like valid numbers. I took them from the data plates on the appropiate parts. I seem to have some difficulty with these numbers when trying to reference parts from local dealers.
Thanks,
Jeff"