Hi

Could anyone please let me know whereI could find a link to a discussion group where they know all about the technical aspects of outboard engines please ? I was looking at the Mercury Marine outboard specs for their two stroke 40 and 50 horsepower models and they are identicle except for the horsepower output. So I could probably buy a 40 and make it into a 50 if I knew their trick. Thanks for any help.

Some of our MWC anglers are very technically savvy with their outboard motors.

Come on...let's see if we can get some discussion on what the problems are; some general fixes; problem solving, etc.

Hi Kristine, thanks for helping me out, yes I'm sure someone here could help me.

I was talking to a friend and they think it is all in the carberators. The interesting thing is in the 50 HP model they only offer one shaft length (20 inches) but if i bought a 40 HP and made it into a 50 Hp then I would have the choice of two shaft lengths, ( 15 or 20 inches).

I am wondering if it is just different carb setup or totally different carberators , if that is where the only difference is ?

[This message has been edited by chester (edited 05-09-2003).]

It is true that basically the only difference is in the carbs.At 123.00 a piece plus labor, just buy the 50 to begin with if that what you want.Youd be money ahead.