7.5 hp mercury with a scored piston

[free jonboat]

Well i was on craigslist and ran across a 7.5 mercury motor with a scored piston for only 85 bucks. I was wondering, is this a good deal? And if it is even possible to fix the piston, would it be worth it? Responces would be greatly appericated. 8)

 

[bassboy1]

Probably not worth it, IMO.

 

[1436delta]

AROUND HERE THAT WOULD BE CHEAP ! WHAT DOES THE CYL LOOK LIKE AS LONG AS IT CAN BE HONED OUT IT COULD BE FIX TAKING POWER HEADS APART IS A LOT OF WORK !

 

[KMixson]

If the piston is scored, the cylinder is probably scored also. I would not give that much money for it unless you have a motor just like that you want spare parts for. Just my opinion.

 

[CarlF]

I would say no. Lots of work to be done there.