TOPIC: help with weight of motor

help with weight of motor 11 years 10 months ago #72113

frog Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1431 Karma: 59 Thank you received: 3	i hope one of you guys can tell me what the weight of an early 60's merc 70 hp with full gear shift and long shaft is. iam looking at it for my 58 shell lake rocket. thanks. frog Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: help with weight of motor 11 years 10 months ago #72121

dave bernard Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1470 Karma: 95 Thank you received: 30	roughly 185lbs or so. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:help with weight of motor 11 years 10 months ago #72124

vuyosevich Offline Contributing Member Posts: 2910 Karma: 76 Thank you received: 2	my 700 shorty is 165...add a few lbs. for the long shaft. ron Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:help with weight of motor 11 years 10 months ago #72139

elgindave Offline Contributing Member Posts: 683 Karma: 10 Thank you received: 0	Hi Frog, I have 62 700 FGS I want to sell it Cheap. Needs Lower unit work and Ignition work. Spark on 3 cylinders I think minor problem. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:help with weight of motor 11 years 10 months ago #72142

dave bernard Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1470 Karma: 95 Thank you received: 30	They get heavier as we get older.in my case they would be approching 450lbs. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:help with weight of motor 11 years 10 months ago #72160

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dave bernard wrote:

They get heavier as we get older.in my case they would be approching 450lbs.

I know that's right, Dave! The fold-up engine hoist from Northern Tool (or HF ?) was one of the best purchases I ever made. Also can be rented from many local auto parts stores if needed short term.

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Re:help with weight of motor 11 years 10 months ago #72333

frog Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1431 Karma: 59 Thank you received: 3	my thanks to all of you, sorry i did not respond faster, but i am having comp problems again. now i would like to know what my 1966 50 hp longshaft merc weighs. i need it for a comparison . thanks, and dave you are right about the heaver motors get with age. lol frog Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:help with weight of motor 11 years 10 months ago #72336

dave bernard Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1470 Karma: 95 Thank you received: 30	just a guess 155 lbs. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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