never mind
never mind
Last edited by AllyFishing; 04-11-2012 at 07:55 AM.
2013 Allison XB-21 BasSport Pro
2023 Mercury Racing 300R
Bravo FS 30P
ProMax 30P
I noticed from inspecting the microfiche that the 300 xs has dense foam inserts that have an adhesive backing and are fitted to install in the bottom of the lower pan halves.... I ordered them and installed them . They take away the rattle completely and I would advise anyone with a 3 liter to install them... The pair cost me $ 70.00 cdn
Those will work quite nicely.Originally Posted by canadabullet
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Now that's what I'm talking about!! There is a kit from Mercury to install to avoid the results of what causes the rattle?? How about a link to see this foam piece? Can you post it please Don??
Thanks
Craig
I just found it and it shows the foam pieces that fit into the lower cowling on the 300XS and then I looked up the 250 Pro XS and it did not show the foam pieces. So then I noticed that the lower cowling part numbers were identical with the 300XS and the 250 PROXS so BINGO there ya have it. Please verify all this info for us Don, this may be another fix for the rattle/wear points in the lower cowl!!
Last edited by AllyFishing; 04-15-2012 at 06:47 AM.
2013 Allison XB-21 BasSport Pro
2023 Mercury Racing 300R
Bravo FS 30P
ProMax 30P
The below link will show a parts diaghram of the lower cowling (and sound dampners) on the 300XS. They will indeed fit the lower cowlings for the 225/250 models as well (but are not standard equipment on that model):
Mercury Parts Express
Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC.
Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 48 years (learn something new every day).
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Will they also work on a 200 Opti (still a 3 liter engine) ?
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Should work on all 2003 and later 3L Optimax models.
Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC.
Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 48 years (learn something new every day).
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I think Canadabullet should get a new 300xs for pointing this out
I know I'll look into it.
2013 Allison XB-21 BasSport Pro
2023 Mercury Racing 300R
Bravo FS 30P
ProMax 30P
Not really Mike, now when we all call at once and they're back-ordered for 2 months due to high demand we'll blame you.
Ya ...Not really Mike, now when we all call at once and they're back-ordered for 2 months due to high demand we'll blame you.
Mercury should be sending non-XS customers under warranty the foam kit FREE - It's an obvious design flaw when the vibration is wearing a hole through the lower cowl on both sides don't you think
I guess that means no new free 300xs for me...
The sound blankets are not factory-installed equipment on the 225/250 engines.Mercury should be sending non-XS customers under warranty the foam kit FREE - It's an obvious design flaw when the vibration is wearing a hole through the lower cowl on both sides don't you think
Additionally... this problem does not exist on "all" engines. I see NUMEROUS engines weekly with no signs of this problem.
Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC.
Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 48 years (learn something new every day).
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Okay, officially back ordered. Ordered today, May 8th date at best. What do you use to mount these as far as adhesive/glue?
If adhesive backing is not already provided (it may very well be)... 3M trim adhesive can be utilized.
Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC.
Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 48 years (learn something new every day).
Mercury Parts, Mercury Outboards, Smartcraft & Accessories, Injector Service, TDR Reeds- BBC Sponsor
There is a clear plastic backing on them that uncovers a tough adhesive
unbelievable 16,000 bucks for a motor and you have to do this wth!!!
Thanks- thought I recalled seeing that.There is a clear plastic backing on them that uncovers a tough adhesive
Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC.
Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 48 years (learn something new every day).
Mercury Parts, Mercury Outboards, Smartcraft & Accessories, Injector Service, TDR Reeds- BBC Sponsor
Guys, if you are having the rattle problem there are way cheaper ways of fixing it. You are going to have the lower cowl off to install the Merc part anyway , just get some thick foam weather strip from Lowes and cover the spots that show wear. Why pay $70 for a piece of foam? It ain't no big deal to fix, believe me.
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