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Old 23-04-2005, 01:21 AM   #1
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merc 175 px for an xr2 or 2.5?

Anyone interested in doing a deal with me? ive got a merc 175 and i need an xr2 0r 2.5 ?
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Old 23-04-2005, 09:02 AM   #2
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how olds the merc175?
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Old 23-04-2005, 10:20 AM   #3
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I think its a blue band not sure but its been rebuilt by challenger marine. The cowlings have been resprayed in xr2 colours so cant be sure ! the trim pump is fitted in the boat 2 which makes me think its an early one! runs nice though and starts on the button! compressions are all good to!
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Old 23-04-2005, 10:32 AM   #4
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I think its a blue band not sure but its been rebuilt by challenger marine. The cowlings have been resprayed in xr2 colours so cant be sure ! the trim pump is fitted in the boat 2 which makes me think its an early one! runs nice though and starts on the button! compressions are all good to!

so its straight 6 cylinder?
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Old 23-04-2005, 10:40 AM   #5
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no v6?
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Old 23-04-2005, 04:58 PM   #6
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bet its early 80's 2 litre 175 hp.
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Old 23-04-2005, 05:08 PM   #7
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clean engine obviously been looked after! roofer u seem to know a few people with engines can u help me out?
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Old 23-04-2005, 05:29 PM   #8
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have a word with captain chaos,he must know about engines for sale

sorry cant help you,the guy i bought mine off sold his last engine a couple of weeks ago. there were a couple of 2.5 offshore motors for sale on boats and outboards, have you tried on there,or import one from america.
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Old 23-04-2005, 05:32 PM   #9
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how about this www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/f62207
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Old 23-04-2005, 05:43 PM   #10
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Thanx! ive just emailed him about the engine!
prefer an xr2 or 2.5 efi though!
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Old 23-04-2005, 06:37 PM   #11
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Thats a 2.4 not a 2.5
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Old 23-04-2005, 07:24 PM   #12
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Sham i just sold my last xr2 for £500 doh
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Thats a 2.4 not a 2.5
What makes you say that?
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didnt think they made 2.5's till around 92?
maybe i'm wrong
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89-90 was the change over from 2.4 to 2.5
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