Older Mariner OB Motor Repair

[Therapist]

It's a matter of parts availability. Very few parts distributors have parts back that far. You have to find a mechanic that has his/her own stash of parts for your particular motor. Most of the older mechanics that had parts have retired/died. It is hard to find parts for some even newer units, again because distributors have slashed inventories and don't hold onto stock that does not move.