thanks fo info…  the asking $$ is 100 CDN …it would be easy to spend even more if the ignition system is defective…If I go for it ….     i’ll at least check for sparks.  visually the whole engine looks very clean.

I have  a nice 4hp with phasemaker ignition  on my rig and to be honest it is a fine running engine. one cyl, one set of points  that fires on closure.  it runs all day long with no

hick-ups  and a lot cheaper on fuel than my 9.5hp

OK I picked it up  for $100 cdn    crossing fingers as this is my winter 23-24  project. Couple  flaws .. missing a transom clamp and pad (big bolt presently)  and the keel has 1-2 inches missing which  I’ll  reshape or get  soldered if not to expensive ( possibly more that theengine 🙁  ) and if  the motor is  in working order……  after I am done  fully inspecting and refurbishing.   Needssome paint touch ups Merc Black

In any event it is a ” time spender” for me during long winter days  … just to keep me busy   day dreaming of  fishing days to come.

if anyone  has a spare  handle and clamp…drop me PM  🙂

7.5hp    ser# 7106835

happy days are back 🙂  I have enough E&J’s in the shed

agree …my  second  motor  in 1970s or so was a 9.8 till I sold it years later.  Currently  running a 4hp on my rig (great troller)    I got a sailboat 4hp and a 3.9hp in the shed waiting to go for a swim….and now  this 7.5hp  project.

I just need more boats and time