1989 275 johnson

[eggsuckindog]

I had one on a 23 Sceptre, weight was not an issue on that hull, as 2 2.5 mercs weigh over 800 or 2 inline 150's that I replaced went 600.

Yes it is basically 2 140's, so parts are readily available and easy to work on except carb sync.

Yes it will eat some gas about what 2 140's would take but not that bad UNLESS - you start to feed it. I ran mine once with the airbox off and it is amazing how much fuel goes into 8 carbs but the sound you will never forget.

That Sceptre would almost literally fly - I had a tach hole to fill so stuck a 55mph speedo in = worthless - would go all the way around to the peg at zero

Never had any little issues with mine at all, if its cheap enough and has compression you can buy alot of gas as thay say

[george90]

i think i mit have to get it. what would be good compression on these motors. as long as its better then twin 140s witch i wanted on gas and has great power im in. the guy im buying it from has a couple of them so i mit just pick up two or three for parts if needed

[eggsuckindog]

I think don't think it was a looper so 115 should be good - if it is a looper they run less but consistence is good - extra parts are always good