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Title: Merch 131
Post by: xlfan on March 30, 2023, 10:09:52 AM
As I understand, the Merch 120 and 131 share a 4.25" bore. Does anyone know if they share head bolt pattern with the Ultima 4.25" bore EVO engine?
Title: Re: Merch 131
Post by: Tacocaster on March 30, 2023, 11:44:30 AM
Can't guarantee he's still open for business these days even though Gerry is only located about 100 miles from me but if you access his web page (Merch Performance) and open his contact page, you can ask the man himself. He don't bite.
Title: Re: Merch 131
Post by: turboprop on March 30, 2023, 01:30:20 PM
Quote from: xlfan on March 30, 2023, 10:09:52 AMAs I understand, the Merch 120 and 131 share a 4.25" bore. Does anyone know if they share head bolt pattern with the Ultima 4.25" bore EVO engine?

Buy a head gasket and find out.
Title: Re: Merch 131
Post by: xlfan on March 31, 2023, 03:49:51 AM
Quote from: turboprop on March 30, 2023, 01:30:20 PM
Quote from: xlfan on March 30, 2023, 10:09:52 AMAs I understand, the Merch 120 and 131 share a 4.25" bore. Does anyone know if they share head bolt pattern with the Ultima 4.25" bore EVO engine?

Buy a head gasket and find out.
I think I tell the guy to find out himself.
Title: Re: Merch 131
Post by: Ironheadmike on March 31, 2023, 07:56:05 AM
I thought Merc folded up about 10 years ago.
Title: Re: Merch 131
Post by: Hossamania on March 31, 2023, 08:04:39 AM
There is still a website up and running, located in New Brunswick.
No phone number, email contact only.
Title: Re: Merch 131
Post by: RTMike on March 31, 2023, 08:29:03 AM
I talked to him last month and he doesn't have much  for parts.
Title: Re: Merch 131
Post by: soupaman on February 10, 2024, 07:10:40 PM
merch engines don't have head or barrel gaskets, they're o-ringed.
Title: Re: Merch 131
Post by: jsachs1 on February 11, 2024, 03:04:45 PM
Quote from: soupaman on February 10, 2024, 07:10:40 PMmerch engines don't have head or barrel gaskets, they're o-ringed.
And they had the best cases, where it was impossible to pull a stud out, like most Harley MoCo cases do.
I did quite a bit of work for Merch, when Ken Francis was involved with the Company. They had a decent operation.
John