Merc Bridgeport [Archive] - The Donzi Registry

Sagbay32

11-29-2003, 07:47 AM

Why are the large Merc outboards refered to as Bridgeports? Is it because the are in Bridgeport NY, and if so why do they use this as a reference.....ie: are Bridgeports better?

Thanks
Mike

CDMA

11-29-2003, 09:59 AM

I think it actually has to do with the port design of the motor. I think they connect or "bridge" the exhaust ports. I am not 100% sure.

Chris

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oldLenny

11-29-2003, 10:43 AM

Bridgeport is the head design.

Tom Davis

12-01-2003, 02:48 PM

Both CDMA and Lenny are correct. But Not all large displacement outboards from Merc are Bridgeports. The 2.4 bridgeport was very popular with the Scream & Fly guys... Just my .02

Tom Davis
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Sagbay32

12-01-2003, 04:37 PM

Thanks for clearing that up. I have seen quite a few 2.4's listed as Bridgeports on boats for sale. I couldn't find any info on why exactly they were called BP's

Mike