How to value a parts motor

[thedude]

Just thinking about taking on a calculated risk on motor. My goal would be to take a low compression motor and get it running good but want to have a back up plan if it turns out to be a can of worms. It's a 2013 mercury 60 if that makes a difference. Thanks for advice.

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[Weldorthemagnificent]

Any used motor is a calculated risk. Lol. I've had non runners in outboards, chainsaws,and snowmobiles. If I can't get it for less or equal to what I can get for parts, I stay away.

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[GYPSY400]

Price out a rebuild kit.. I've priced out a 70hp merc once and once I factored in my labour cost it wasn't feasible for the customer.. if your doing it for yourself it might be a different story.
It's a real gamble.. it might need a $10 part, or a $500 part to get running again.. then again there is value in parting out the electrical and fuel system parts if you have the time and space to store parts.

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[thedude]

Other than the lower unit, where would most of the parts value be?

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[GYPSY400]

Ignition system, carbs, fuel pump.. if it's EFI.. then the injectors and ECM too

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[Matt193]

The tilt/trim system can bring some good money too. The only things that really aren't worth a lot of money, besides damaged parts, would be the hood and side panels, mid section, and the block because they are too much of a pain to ship. But depending how common the motor is (speaking in general terms), there's always a market for pretty much everything.