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draven620

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i have a 1985 140hp mercruiser

i have a 1985 140hp mercruiser 4 cylinder.What is the actual name of it is it a alpha a bravo or neither and if so which number i bought boat and just curious about lower unit and motor specs.
 
"Ayuh,...

The Motor is know


"Ayuh,...

The Motor is known as the 140hp, or as the 3.0l...

Your Drive, Should be the Alpha 1....."
 
Thank you my next question is

Thank you my next question is when i do some research the motor specs go from 120 to 130 to 165 hp but mine is 140.Why cant i find the 140 hp model.
 
"Ayuh,...

A 120hp is the 15


"Ayuh,...

A 120hp is the 153ci block,.. aka; the 2.5l...

The 165hp I-4 is the infamous 3.7l Merc. 470 motor...

Over the years,.. The 3.0l has been rated from 130hp to 140hp...
They're All 3.0l,+ pretty much All the Same..."
 
thank you i went from a boat w

thank you i went from a boat with a 1978 omc 400 140 hp to my new boat with a merc so its all new.
 
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