Somebody just gave me, less than ten minutes ago, a 65 horsepower
blueband Mercury outboard. Seems it's in ok condition - a good
candidate for restoration maybe.

As I don't know a lot about these engines, is there anything I should
be looking for? Parts availability? Restorable or just more junk for
the metal bin at the dump?

I haven't checked it out yet, but the motor turns over, one cylinder
seems very weak, acceptable on the others - spark is present - perhaps
a worn cylinder, busted ring - anything I should look for when I tear
it down?

Assuming that it's not rebuildable, can these parts be sold off to
restorers?

Help a brother out? :)

Later,

Tom