Mercruiser Inboard Question

nauticalneil · 08-07-2004, 11:49 AM

I have recently bought my first boat with an inboard engine, its a 165hp mercruiser.
I would like to know if there is anything I should keep an eye out for with these engines? i.e do they have any common faults etc.
cheers

Jon Fuller · 08-07-2004, 12:02 PM

Is it a straight six engine?

nauticalneil · 08-07-2004, 06:05 PM

Sorry, no its a 4cyl, 1988 I think.

Jon Fuller · 08-07-2004, 06:07 PM

So is it an ali block, 4 litre job? this used to be the 470 or 488 (170 & 188hp)

nauticalneil · 09-07-2004, 03:33 PM

I couldnt tell you if its an ali block but I know its a 3.7lt.