mer- crusiers

J.Sharit · 10-25-2008, 10:16 PM

Any help on parts andalso anyone whoknowsabout or works on them. Have 140 twins just looking for a sorce for future reference thanks jim

DOUBLE "D" & LV · 10-25-2008, 10:40 PM

I work on them.

sosmarine · 10-26-2008, 10:11 AM

I have worked on Mercruisers for 16 years and can get you any parts you may need, usually the next day. I am in Navarre. 936-9659/582-9716

Sequoiha · 10-26-2008, 11:25 AM

I work on them and can get parts also....:usaflag

FlounderAssassin · 10-26-2008, 11:26 AM

The other guys that posted are good but also consider Kenny @ Emerald Coast Marine...excelent person to deal with!!! has helped me out with mine a BUNCH!!!

J.Sharit · 10-26-2008, 09:16 PM

THANKSGUYS !Just sold my Whaler and I'm lookin ata boat with twin 140 I/O's Was wanting any info I could find on them Looks like I've hit pay dirt with all the responses I got. Can you tell me what are some common problems and any preventive stuff that has prolonged or reduced problems ?

DOUBLE "D" & LV · 10-26-2008, 09:55 PM

I would suggest that it be checked out first. 25+ year old stern drive engines. The shift bracket had problems on those units also. Many items may be worn out.

Telum Pisces · 10-26-2008, 10:22 PM

Rust on the pullys always gave me problems with belts wearing out early. Timing covers rust out on them because the water pump has a small leak that you can not see. Oil pans rust out on them. Bellows leak and cause theU-joints and much more to go out. I will never own another I/O in saltwater again. I was always working on the damn things. If you can't tell, I hate I/O's. If I was able to buy a brand new boat with one, then I might be able to do the upkeep on one to the point where the problems don't occur.

But when you buy one used, 9 times out of 10, the person before you was not annal enough to keep an I/O in great shape in saltwater.

Just my personal opinion about them. They do keep mechanics busy though. And we have some good ones in the area.

GREAT ENGINES IN FRESHWATER.

truklodyte · 11-06-2008, 03:47 PM

I,m selling a running motor to help out a friend.

10-25-2008, 10:16 PM	#1
J.Sharit Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NATIVE PENSACOLAIAN Posts: 681	mer- crusiers Any help on parts andalso anyone whoknowsabout or works on them. Have 140 twins just looking for a sorce for future reference thanks jim __________________ TEAM KANE MANO www.southfloridasharkclub.com

10-25-2008, 10:40 PM	#2
DOUBLE "D" & LV Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pensacola Posts: 863	RE: mer- crusiers I work on them.

10-26-2008, 10:11 AM	#3
sosmarine Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Navarre/Town Center Posts: 1,826	RE: mer- crusiers I have worked on Mercruisers for 16 years and can get you any parts you may need, usually the next day. I am in Navarre. 936-9659/582-9716

10-26-2008, 11:25 AM	#4
Sequoiha Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 2,478	RE: mer- crusiers I work on them and can get parts also....:usaflag __________________ Kenny Mann Ms Penny Fishing Team Member NRA 172499461 Minn Kota ASC Dealer for The Super Stick www.thesuperstick.com Emerald Coast Marine LLC Allmost Anything Computers 4610 Saufley Field Rd Pensacola Fl, 32526 1-850-456-8196 1-850-455-8318 Sequoiha@cox.net Kenny_Mann-ECM@cox.net

10-26-2008, 11:26 AM	#5
FlounderAssassin Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cantonment, FL Posts: 2,256	RE: mer- crusiers The other guys that posted are good but also consider Kenny @ Emerald Coast Marine...excelent person to deal with!!! has helped me out with mine a BUNCH!!!

10-26-2008, 09:16 PM	#6
J.Sharit Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NATIVE PENSACOLAIAN Posts: 681	RE: mer- crusiers THANKSGUYS !Just sold my Whaler and I'm lookin ata boat with twin 140 I/O's Was wanting any info I could find on them Looks like I've hit pay dirt with all the responses I got. Can you tell me what are some common problems and any preventive stuff that has prolonged or reduced problems ? __________________ TEAM KANE MANO www.southfloridasharkclub.com

10-26-2008, 09:55 PM	#7
DOUBLE "D" & LV Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pensacola Posts: 863	RE: mer- crusiers I would suggest that it be checked out first. 25+ year old stern drive engines. The shift bracket had problems on those units also. Many items may be worn out.

10-26-2008, 10:22 PM	#8
Telum Pisces Senior Member Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 4,608	RE: mer- crusiers Rust on the pullys always gave me problems with belts wearing out early. Timing covers rust out on them because the water pump has a small leak that you can not see. Oil pans rust out on them. Bellows leak and cause theU-joints and much more to go out. I will never own another I/O in saltwater again. I was always working on the damn things. If you can't tell, I hate I/O's. If I was able to buy a brand new boat with one, then I might be able to do the upkeep on one to the point where the problems don't occur. But when you buy one used, 9 times out of 10, the person before you was not annal enough to keep an I/O in great shape in saltwater. Just my personal opinion about them. They do keep mechanics busy though. And we have some good ones in the area. GREAT ENGINES IN FRESHWATER.

11-06-2008, 03:47 PM	#9
truklodyte Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Panama city Fl Posts: 209	RE: mer- crusiers I,m selling a running motor to help out a friend.

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