ser/OG939997
fine mess
ser/OG939997
fine mess
Mississippi River Pool 13
Ranger R93 / Merc 200
I hate it when that happens......
Found that in mine last weekend too. I feel your pain!
So, I'm told that the rod was still connected... and it looks like a parts failure - the parts being a bearing. Is this just something random that happens? I've always used premium plus oil and seldom run it over 4,500 - well, I do once in a while - but only for a minute.
"A parts failure" Why did it fail? Was it a substandard maybe aftermarket part? Did it fail because it was a weak link? Did it fail because of something else? "No sign of detonation" ... I guess that would be good. I have a high mechanical aptitude but know little to nothing about outboard motors. I can understand a good explanation but don't always know a good follow up question to ask - or if I'm being fed BS. What matters most is intimate technical knowledge and what moves what and why ... it is difficult to know what a technician does or does not know or if they care enough to be more precise than fast. We will see ....
With a Mercury/Quicksilver remanufactured powerhead what is the most critical consideration to rank next? Fuel rail?
Last edited by hooksetter5; 08-14-2018 at 07:09 AM.
Mississippi River Pool 13
Ranger R93 / Merc 200
a lot of times cause from detonation = poor fuel , high cyl temps ,lube issues ,etc
.................................................. ...the scariest thing in life is the unknown ...................................
just had a new water pump put on with lower unit service.
Mississippi River Pool 13
Ranger R93 / Merc 200
, have your fuel system thoroughly cleaned and inj flow tested by professional service with result of test on #5 injector
.................................................. ...the scariest thing in life is the unknown ...................................
ohh that was a plastic caged rod bearing wasn't it ??????
.................................................. ...the scariest thing in life is the unknown ...................................
Mississippi River Pool 13
Ranger R93 / Merc 200
when I first saw those in merc class years ago I didn't like um and I still don't like um at the time they replied bearing stayed cooler anyway your bearing failure was most likely not your fault, good luck with repairs JOE
.................................................. ...the scariest thing in life is the unknown ...................................
Mississippi River Pool 13
Ranger R93 / Merc 200
burned connections ... is this a telltale sign of a failing voltage regulator??
Last edited by hooksetter5; 08-14-2018 at 05:29 PM. Reason: dup
Mississippi River Pool 13
Ranger R93 / Merc 200
Yes- and also a sign of some sort of connection or capacity problem at the battery, more than likely.
Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC.
Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 47 years (learn something new every day).
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Mississippi River Pool 13
Ranger R93 / Merc 200
Is that a DEEP cycle battery?
Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC.
Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 47 years (learn something new every day).
Mercury Parts, Mercury Outboards, Smartcraft & Accessories, Injector Service, TDR Reeds- BBC Sponsor
Mississippi River Pool 13
Ranger R93 / Merc 200
Wet cell STARTING batteries only is what Mercury recommends. No Deep cycle, AGM, or Dual Purpose batteries.
Mercury 2002 200hp Carbed Saltwater
OT566776
2002 Cape Horn 22' Bay
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Phil
'09 Hewescraft ProV
'09 150 Optimax
Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC.
Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 47 years (learn something new every day).
Mercury Parts, Mercury Outboards, Smartcraft & Accessories, Injector Service, TDR Reeds- BBC Sponsor