Great video! Clear concise information; thank you once again.. I had a 65 hp Mercury o/b in the 1960's, an 85 (80?) hp Merc the 1970's and a Merc 470 I/O (4 cylinder, 170 hp, Chevy block) in the early 1980's... It looks like they have made some improvements since then! (except for the alternator belt replacement ☺).... Thank you so much for your videos; you are helping more people than you can know. I pass your link to everyone I know; I hope you become the #1 Boat-guy on TH-cam.....
Wow! You've spent a lot of time on the water :) That's awesome! I hope to be boating like you just the same :) Yes, that belt replacement is quite the adventure lol when I first read about it and did it for the first time, I was like, "you gotta be kidding me, they can't be serious!" But it was very real lol Thank you so much for all of the support and for passing us along! That is such a huge help and we thank you so very much :)
@@melrose9252 Hi Mel, I'm sure you could be (are?) correct. Back in the 1970's-1980's we were told that the Merc 470 I/O was a Chevy blocked engine, in fact used some Chevy parts on them at times.... I'd like to learn more about it as that 470 (4 cylinder, 170 hp) was a great engine. It was fresh-water cooled with a heat-exchanger, was quiet, and was super fuel efficient. It ran the 22' boat at cruise-speed in the low 40 mph range.
@@andrewfyakim525 < The cylinder head was off the 460 Ford and the block was a purpose built marine engine designed and built by Mercruiser. Mercury was concerned back in the day that engines for In/Outs and Inboards may not be available from GM or the other manufacturers. These were years coming off gas shortages and heavy emissions. Mercury built their own. They came with a 2 or 4 bbl and fresh water cooling. They were known to overheat fairly easy and with automotive blocks becoming more powerful and more available, these engines were dropped.
@@melrose9252 Thank you for the info; I'm sorry to hear it was not a considered a good engine!... I was in my 20's when we had that boat/ engine, and we had it for just shy of 6 years; fortunately we had no problems with it. We even ran offshore out of the Beaufort Inlet in NC a half-dozen times a year. The engine never failed to start right up, and needed only basic maintenance. It never overheated, but then, and as I do now, I'm easy on my engines and don't run them hard... Thank you once again for the info!
Great video. I have a 300r with 145 hours on it. I’ve changed the fluids and all filters 3 times. My water pressure gauge is not getting above 12-15 mm, when before it has gotten up to 20. My tale tell is working and the block temp never gets above 141. I have never changed the plugs. I’m wondering , how to get to the non electrical part of the water pick up to clear it
Love this video thank you. When you do the water pump service do you need to drain and replace lower unit oil to do this job? Or you just did it as part of the maintenance routine.
ridiculous amount of engineering in those motors i get steaming mad when you record with one hand and wrench with the other - this would take me all wknd! thanks for sharing :)
Aaron curious to know in this example you turn flywheel counter counter clockwise rotation to get the belt off … does that affect the water pump impeller vanes? Great video … Keep it up!
I’m not a tech or a mechanic, but I’m pretty certain it depends on if you are in salt or fresh water. This motor looked pretty crusty to me. I’m at 150ish and have changed just fluids and filters 3 times.
Nice Video. I would use a socket on the oil drain plug don't want that spanner slipping, and i would do the belt with the plugs out..easier to turn flywheel. Not sure why people are freaked. very easy service. Thanks for the video
No anti-seize on spark plug threads, no grease on plugs? Gap pre-set on plugs? Oil filter not primed? Impeller not greased/soaped upon installation to housing? Great video!
I didn't for these plugs, I use my impact to get them out, so they come right out, also, we will change these plugs in probably 2 months when the engines have about 1,000 hours! Plugs come pre-gapped! You can't really pre-fill an oil filter on an outboard engine, most of them are installed upside down! The oiling systems will have oil through everything within a couple of revolutions, so it fills up quick! Here's some more information from our website on pre-filling filters: www.bornagainboating.com/pre-fill-fuel-filter-water-separator/ After putting the grease on the driveshaft to hold the keyway in, and then cleaning the water pump housing in a parts washer, there isn't much need to, everything is pretty greasy and wet so the impeller just slides right into the housing! :) Thank you!
@@mcplutt Easy if you think about it. Just have the holes up and pour oil into the smaller holes until full. Let set about an hour and the filter will have absorbed the majority of the oil, now you have a primed oil filter.
No you dont you leave it in nuetral. The shift shft in the gearcase tends to turn and automatically want to go i to fwd so thats why he said the gearcase will automatically go into nuetral once u stick it back onnto the driveshaft housing
Yes, that was! Great eye! Yes, it is not uncommon to see a little water there, only a teaspoon or so though. If you find a few ounces, there is something going on! The water comes from condensation, so depending on where you live, the humidity, and the temperatures, it isn't anything to worry about!
Anti ventilation plate btw, so far I've seen only Honda get that right on their manuals :) Cavitation happens from prop speed being too fast not ventilation ;)
Makes me thankful for my 2007 etec , has outboard motor design gone backwards or is this supposed to be better ? No criticism of the engineers or video
Great video. Where do I go to get trained to repair boat motors? I’m a 50 year old HVAC Technician and my knees and back won’t last much longer going up and down ladders all day.
Thank you! Well, I would say the best way to get into the marine industry as a mechanic is to get an entry level job at a marina and work your way up. Schools like UTI cost about $35K, maybe even more now. So if you wanted to skip that cost, just keep applying to marina's until you get in. I will warn you though, you will still be going up and down ladders all day, in and out of the boats, as well as in and out of very small and cramped places, just like in the HVAC world.
Thank you! I will try whenever we see an older engine. Down here in the Fl Keys we do not see a lot of older engines! The saltwater just eats them up after 20-30 years :)
So it takes you a hole day to maintain your engines, in my case thats one reason i bought 3x300hp evinrudes..... 1400hours and no problems. Keep up the good work!
Haha, sorry about that. I just always call it a 100 hour service, I guess technically it is a 300 hour service, but these engines have over 500 hours on them! Thank you for commenting :)
@@flippers098 we still haven't seen a ton of them but I haven't seen anything catastrophic yet. All the people running them love them! This guy here has had the engines for 4 months and already has over 500 hours. So they seem to be holding up great!
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Yea, it's pretty clean, gets out though! When you see the boats it looks like an umbrella factory lol Having the right tools is a huge help! There's a ton of times where we have to make due :) It's all about making it work and getting the job done, and done right :) Thank you for the support and commenting!
LOOKING AT A new 200 OR BETTER SEAPRO MERC, do these motors have any issues in dirty water? example, the suzuki 250's fuel cooler will clog after several years, if run on the motors flush ports. You have to run in a tub to keep it from clogging when you're in the dirty St. Johns river. I know, sounds crazy, but believe me. Don't know much about Mercs, versus HONDA AND Suzuki's
Haven't really seen a lot of them just yet. They are still fairly new. The V-8 and V-6 are super similar and we've got a guy with the V-8s on his boat. He's over 1500 hrs so far in a year without any issues. Yeah, Suzuki's have been known for their internal clogging issues though. That's why the Merc's and Yami's cost so much more. The metals are different and they've painting the inside of the engines, all of the cooling passages! Which is why you don't see them packed full of internal anodes to mess with. Yamaha learned that lessen with the F225s and midsections! For where you are, I'd stay away from the Honda's for the same issue. That Suzuki seemed to do you really well, but if you are ready to spend the money and do the repower. The Merc V-6 would be a good engine for you.
@@BornAgainBoating It was the fuel cooler mostly, clogged 100% in this dirt water here after 5 years. Never ever again will use those flush ports! A 70 gallon tub, and run up to temp. after each trip. The St. Johns in Jax is acidic, muddy, nasty as it gets. Plus only 3-4 more years worth of incessant dredging! YIPEE! YES, I really like the things Merc has done. Oh, I ran right thru two Honda 225'S ALREADY!..the pits! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. Been doing TH-cam for 10 years, and with loads of engine DIY stuff, But mostly fishing, related. I know what work it takes. Ive done as many as 4 vids a week.
I used to put anti-seize on them, but since pulling them out with the impact and putting them in by hand, I stopped putting the anti-seize on them just because the impact zips them out quickly and effortlessly!
SrSO4 I average 65 hours a year on my motors, so that’ll be in 15 years. Fair to say over 15 years ANY outboard is going to have issues come up. Saltwater doesn’t care what brand it is...
@Born Again Boating, I have this same 2018 motor 250hp but a non-verado, for the service, are those the same part numbers for thermostat, filters, plugs, etc? Also is there a 100hour service “bundle” one could buy instead of buying À la cart. Last thought, how do you feel about the QuickKleen fuel treatment “2”
Hello! Yes, they are all the same parts. The last I checked they didn't have a bundle for the V6-V8's like they do for the L6s. They might now, but they didn't have that before. On the Quickleen, that's good stuff, it's like Yamaha ring free, it's good to use it and it's not expensive which makes it worth it :)
@Born Again Boating, do you really need the tool to take the belt off? Is it not possible to just cut the old belt off if your replacing it anyway? Another question how much Oil do I need to but to replace it?
I'm planning to run twins on my boat in the 400 to 450 hp range which motor would you recommend Mercury or Yamaha ? I'll be using my boat in fresh water mainly in Tenneessee. Thanks alot.
I have had several boats and engines and been on many boats, but the new Mercury Pro-XS 4 stroke are a beast,, never have i felt the power and torque of the new V8 engines.. you just need to drive a boat with on of these engines. If your ever in Virginia I WILL LET YOU ..
Yes, sometimes condensation will build in the crankcase and develop a small amount of water. After sitting for a long time, it will be at the bottom of the oil pan.
it's really amazing. These stuff normally kept secret to the public so service guys can make money. It's simple. However, youtube is paying a lot more money to these guys for having their videos watched compared to them making money just for servicing engines. So nothing will ever be kept secret! Think about how humanity will be pushed forward just for sharing their secrets. TH-cam can really be humanities biggest invention after patenting. I'm sorry to bring this up under this video but it really is exciting.
@@mcplutt it’s weird with boats. I think it’s how much constant stress is always on the motor and the salty weather. If you dry dock it then it’ll last longer. But if you wet dock it like us. It gets corroded/stretched. Also 1000 hours on a boat is meant to be 10 years of use
The alternator belt tool part numbers are in the description. Are you asking for a list of all the tools that I used during this or like what tools are needed?
Hello! No worries, I will look at what the part numbers are today and get back to you tonight :) Thank you! We are down in the keys in Florida :) Where are you located?
That's a really nice place. I lived in Hunter's Creek in Orlando for about a year in 2011, only went to Cocoa beach a handful of times but it looked like a really nice place!
No. Water pump replacement usually after 3 years, but I stretch it to 5 years on my Mercury F115.. The alternator belt should be inspected every year. My alternator belt in my car is 10 years old, and still looks like new. I don't know what Mercury says.
A water pump change, belt and spark plugs at 100 hours? This is insane. $1500 at least for each motor. I buying a new boat in 2023 and was looking at the new mercury V10 but not if I have to do all of that maintenance every 100 hrs. Spark plugs, water pumps and belt should last longer than 100 hrs Yamaha is way less maintenance at 100 hrs. Oil, filter, lower unit oil, fuel filter, grease and water fuel separator. I change my water fuel separators a every year or 75 hrs.
That looks more like a 300 hour service job....I would hate to be the owner of that boat... Unless he likes to be taken for a "BOAT RIDE" right to his check book.
Technically it is a 300 hour, it's just come to call it a 100 hour. Mainly because this is at over 500 hours and the engines are only 3 months old! Idk if you would really hate it, if you got to spend as much time on the water as he does ;) The real "boat ride" to the check book is the fuel bill these guys have every month!
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Anything verado especially the new V8 verado since I am getting twin 250’s 😁
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Great Video, and you do a great job staying friendly and professional with your answers to some of these questions! lol
Thank you for posting this. Very helpful as these models are becoming seen more regularly.
More to come!
Wow. How have i been missing this channel. Thanks for taking the time to video your work.
Thank you!
Great video! Clear concise information; thank you once again.. I had a 65 hp Mercury o/b in the 1960's, an 85 (80?) hp Merc the 1970's and a Merc 470 I/O (4 cylinder, 170 hp, Chevy block) in the early 1980's... It looks like they have made some improvements since then! (except for the alternator belt replacement ☺).... Thank you so much for your videos; you are helping more people than you can know. I pass your link to everyone I know; I hope you become the #1 Boat-guy on TH-cam.....
Wow! You've spent a lot of time on the water :) That's awesome! I hope to be boating like you just the same :) Yes, that belt replacement is quite the adventure lol when I first read about it and did it for the first time, I was like, "you gotta be kidding me, they can't be serious!"
But it was very real lol Thank you so much for all of the support and for passing us along! That is such a huge help and we thank you so very much :)
The 470 was a Mercruiser designed and built engine.
@@melrose9252 Hi Mel, I'm sure you could be (are?) correct. Back in the 1970's-1980's we were told that the Merc 470 I/O was a Chevy blocked engine, in fact used some Chevy parts on them at times.... I'd like to learn more about it as that 470 (4 cylinder, 170 hp) was a great engine. It was fresh-water cooled with a heat-exchanger, was quiet, and was super fuel efficient. It ran the 22' boat at cruise-speed in the low 40 mph range.
@@andrewfyakim525 < The cylinder head was off the 460 Ford and the block was a purpose built marine engine designed and built by Mercruiser. Mercury was concerned back in the day that engines for In/Outs and Inboards may not be available from GM or the other manufacturers. These were years coming off gas shortages and heavy emissions. Mercury built their own. They came with a 2 or 4 bbl and fresh water cooling. They were known to overheat fairly easy and with automotive blocks becoming more powerful and more available, these engines were dropped.
@@melrose9252 Thank you for the info; I'm sorry to hear it was not a considered a good engine!... I was in my 20's when we had that boat/ engine, and we had it for just shy of 6 years; fortunately we had no problems with it. We even ran offshore out of the Beaufort Inlet in NC a half-dozen times a year. The engine never failed to start right up, and needed only basic maintenance. It never overheated, but then, and as I do now, I'm easy on my engines and don't run them hard... Thank you once again for the info!
Great video. I have a 300r with 145 hours on it. I’ve changed the fluids and all filters 3 times. My water pressure gauge is not getting above 12-15 mm, when before it has gotten up to 20. My tale tell is working and the block temp never gets above 141. I have never changed the plugs. I’m wondering , how to get to the non electrical part of the water pick up to clear it
The video was real insightful , I plan to run twin Mercs on my boat. Thanks alot.
Have fun!
i love the look of the new verarods over the old one's
Great straight to the point video , very informative
Thanks!
Where do i get the tools for loosen the belt?, great Vidio 😎👍
Love this video thank you. When you do the water pump service do you need to drain and replace lower unit oil to do this job? Or you just did it as part of the maintenance routine.
I like you green tools box Sr. 😁 Thanks for the video
Thank you! :)
Nice video! Best in the class!
How often do I need to apply grease in, and what are the important grease points?
Once a year is good
ridiculous amount of engineering in those motors i get steaming mad when you record with one hand and wrench with the other - this would take me all wknd! thanks for sharing :)
Haha they are something else that's for sure! Hahah thank you!
Great video. Do you have any info/part number on the flywheel tool you used to turn it? I can’t find it anywhere. Thank you.
Thanks for the training
Where can you pick up the special tools for belt change
The best! Watching from Brasil
Good video 👍🏻
Do you put any grease in the impeller housing prior to installing the impeller? Thank you
Excellent video to follow and understand.
Try do a vídeo for anual service for lower Horserpower please, if you could like mercury 60hp, 115hp, 150hp in BRAZIL are very commom.
Looks easy! 🥺. Good video!
Aaron curious to know in this example you turn flywheel counter counter clockwise rotation to get the belt off … does that affect the water pump impeller vanes? Great video … Keep it up!
So your comment got a "like" from the channel, but no answer to your question. I do not understand modern communication skills....
I can’t wait till I get my new twin verado 250 v8’s and also looking forward to doing my own service of them.
Awesome video! What did you torque the alternator bolts to? Thx!
Can you put the torque specs in the description for all bolts?
Great video. BUT Isn't this a 300 hour service? Should you be replacing the impeller and belt at 100 hrs??
I’m not a tech or a mechanic, but I’m pretty certain it depends on if you are in salt or fresh water. This motor looked pretty crusty to me. I’m at 150ish and have changed just fluids and filters 3 times.
Nice Video. I would use a socket on the oil drain plug don't want that spanner slipping, and i would do the belt with the plugs out..easier to turn flywheel. Not sure why people are freaked. very easy service. Thanks for the video
A socket will not fit I have twin Sea-pros.
No anti-seize on spark plug threads, no grease on plugs? Gap pre-set on plugs?
Oil filter not primed?
Impeller not greased/soaped upon installation to housing?
Great video!
I didn't for these plugs, I use my impact to get them out, so they come right out, also, we will change these plugs in probably 2 months when the engines have about 1,000 hours! Plugs come pre-gapped!
You can't really pre-fill an oil filter on an outboard engine, most of them are installed upside down! The oiling systems will have oil through everything within a couple of revolutions, so it fills up quick! Here's some more information from our website on pre-filling filters: www.bornagainboating.com/pre-fill-fuel-filter-water-separator/
After putting the grease on the driveshaft to hold the keyway in, and then cleaning the water pump housing in a parts washer, there isn't much need to, everything is pretty greasy and wet so the impeller just slides right into the housing! :)
Thank you!
@@BornAgainBoating Nice! Thanks for the reply and info!
How can you prime an upside down oil filter?
@@mcplutt Easy if you think about it. Just have the holes up and pour oil into the smaller holes until full. Let set about an hour and the filter will have absorbed the majority of the oil, now you have a primed oil filter.
Good video, but none of the torque specs were given when reinstalling bolts. Would of been an outstanding video. Appreciate the video!
Do you folks have any video on removing the mid section cowling on a 2019 V6 200 HP?
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Excellent video sir!
Question do you put the engine in gear prior to removing the lower unit for the impeller replacement?
No you dont you leave it in nuetral. The shift shft in the gearcase tends to turn and automatically want to go i to fwd so thats why he said the gearcase will automatically go into nuetral once u stick it back onnto the driveshaft housing
Was that a little water that came out before the oil started draining? Is that normal?
Yes, that was! Great eye! Yes, it is not uncommon to see a little water there, only a teaspoon or so though. If you find a few ounces, there is something going on! The water comes from condensation, so depending on where you live, the humidity, and the temperatures, it isn't anything to worry about!
@@BornAgainBoating why don't ''WE'' say that about lower unit lube?? I see any milky'ness, and I freak out!
@@BornAgainBoating I caught that too!
Anti ventilation plate btw, so far I've seen only Honda get that right on their manuals :) Cavitation happens from prop speed being too fast not ventilation ;)
Thank you! I have a terrible habit of calling it that lol
@@BornAgainBoating No problem, most manufacturers say cavitation too and I'm just being picky :D
Makes me thankful for my 2007 etec , has outboard motor design gone backwards or is this supposed to be better ?
No criticism of the engineers or video
Lol no worries! Thank you for commenting, I understand what you mean :)
Just wait for 1000 hours lol etecs can’t handle high speeds for too long
I am sure it's better now :-)
Any idea what size the anode Allen bolts are?
A wealth of info, thank you so much for making this.
Thank you!
Great video. Where do I go to get trained to repair boat motors? I’m a 50 year old HVAC Technician and my knees and back won’t last much longer going up and down ladders all day.
Thank you! Well, I would say the best way to get into the marine industry as a mechanic is to get an entry level job at a marina and work your way up. Schools like UTI cost about $35K, maybe even more now. So if you wanted to skip that cost, just keep applying to marina's until you get in.
I will warn you though, you will still be going up and down ladders all day, in and out of the boats, as well as in and out of very small and cramped places, just like in the HVAC world.
D M ... I hear you, after 20 years of HVAC service work I finally had to call it quits!
I’ll leave this for the outboard service techs.
hi again guys!, the yellow drain is only for the filter pan?thanks!!!
Hello! Yup, just to catch any oil that drips out when changing out the filter :) Thank you for commenting!
@@BornAgainBoating got it! thank you guys, really nice content
Lower gear nut size
3/4 inch? *5?
Do not use grease on the oil filter gasket! Also dont loosen the engine oil drain valve more than 2.5 turns or you can damage the internal seal!
Great video! I have a 125 force, can you guys do a video on older models?
Thank you! I will try whenever we see an older engine. Down here in the Fl Keys we do not see a lot of older engines! The saltwater just eats them up after 20-30 years :)
So it takes you a hole day to maintain your engines, in my case thats one reason i bought 3x300hp evinrudes..... 1400hours and no problems.
Keep up the good work!
What gear should you be in when pulling the lower unit
Neutral for outboards
Manual says in gear
Do you have to do that every 100 hrs.? And how much did that job cost? Parts and labor.
Forwd gear & remove lower unit?
Excellent video, but belts and plugs at 100hr? Or is this 100hr plus a longer service?
Haha, sorry about that. I just always call it a 100 hour service, I guess technically it is a 300 hour service, but these engines have over 500 hours on them! Thank you for commenting :)
@@BornAgainBoating How have the new V8s been doing reliability wise?
@@flippers098 we still haven't seen a ton of them but I haven't seen anything catastrophic yet. All the people running them love them! This guy here has had the engines for 4 months and already has over 500 hours. So they seem to be holding up great!
@@flippers098 I've been following these motors closely. So far I haven't heard anything bad.
@@jamienichols6277 I've only seen minor things like gaskets leaking and a bad impeller.
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Looks nice working on them 8n a clean environment. Also having the right tools helps. I make due but envious👍
Yea, it's pretty clean, gets out though! When you see the boats it looks like an umbrella factory lol Having the right tools is a huge help! There's a ton of times where we have to make due :) It's all about making it work and getting the job done, and done right :) Thank you for the support and commenting!
thanks for that car motor for a boat Merc!
Right lol, they just came out with a supercharged 450 HP racing engine based on this motor too!
Excellent work
What's the time interval for the filters in the fuel rail to be service I have no seen anyone on TH-cam talk about them yet
Not sure :( whenever they give you trouble lol
LOOKING AT A new 200 OR BETTER SEAPRO MERC, do these motors have any issues in dirty water? example, the suzuki 250's fuel cooler will clog after several years, if run on the motors flush ports. You have to run in a tub to keep it from clogging when you're in the dirty St. Johns river. I know, sounds crazy, but believe me. Don't know much about Mercs, versus HONDA AND Suzuki's
Haven't really seen a lot of them just yet. They are still fairly new. The V-8 and V-6 are super similar and we've got a guy with the V-8s on his boat. He's over 1500 hrs so far in a year without any issues.
Yeah, Suzuki's have been known for their internal clogging issues though. That's why the Merc's and Yami's cost so much more. The metals are different and they've painting the inside of the engines, all of the cooling passages!
Which is why you don't see them packed full of internal anodes to mess with. Yamaha learned that lessen with the F225s and midsections!
For where you are, I'd stay away from the Honda's for the same issue. That Suzuki seemed to do you really well, but if you are ready to spend the money and do the repower. The Merc V-6 would be a good engine for you.
@@BornAgainBoating It was the fuel cooler mostly, clogged 100% in this dirt water here after 5 years. Never ever again will use those flush ports! A 70 gallon tub, and run up to temp. after each trip. The St. Johns in Jax is acidic, muddy, nasty as it gets. Plus only 3-4 more years worth of incessant dredging! YIPEE! YES, I really like the things Merc has done. Oh, I ran right thru two Honda 225'S ALREADY!..the pits! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. Been doing TH-cam for 10 years, and with loads of engine DIY stuff, But mostly fishing, related. I know what work it takes. Ive done as many as 4 vids a week.
Another good video. Even when I'm not wrenching I'm watchi ng others wrench . Ha
Hahahah right! Thank you!
How long does this service take?
Thank you buddy
Do you put anything on the Spark plug threads?
I used to put anti-seize on them, but since pulling them out with the impact and putting them in by hand, I stopped putting the anti-seize on them just because the impact zips them out quickly and effortlessly!
After watching this I’m so glad I have an Evinrude Etec! Add oil and go
Wait till 1k hours and you’ll regret it!
SrSO4 I average 65 hours a year on my motors, so that’ll be in 15 years. Fair to say over 15 years ANY outboard is going to have issues come up. Saltwater doesn’t care what brand it is...
Farr Outdoors actually I’ve had a merc since 1997 and it still ran perfectly fine. Repowered to a newer model merc cause old one had over 6000 hours
Weed eater motor 😆
What is the grease you use when you put everything back together ?
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Could I use mercury 2 4 C ?
Yes, that's good stuff too!
I have mercury 2 4 C but would get the Evinrude if you recommended it
Nah, the 2 4 C is great stuff, just use that!
Awesome video!
Thank you!
Nice thank you
@Born Again Boating, I have this same 2018 motor 250hp but a non-verado, for the service, are those the same part numbers for thermostat, filters, plugs, etc? Also is there a 100hour service “bundle” one could buy instead of buying À la cart. Last thought, how do you feel about the QuickKleen fuel treatment “2”
Hello! Yes, they are all the same parts. The last I checked they didn't have a bundle for the V6-V8's like they do for the L6s. They might now, but they didn't have that before. On the Quickleen, that's good stuff, it's like Yamaha ring free, it's good to use it and it's not expensive which makes it worth it :)
@Born Again Boating, do you really need the tool to take the belt off? Is it not possible to just cut the old belt off if your replacing it anyway? Another question how much Oil do I need to but to replace it?
@@LocalWrapsDotCom obviously you could cut the belt, but you need the tool to install new belt sir.
I have the 300 v 8. Takes 7 qts
Hi does anyone know how do you reset the service warning notification on the VesselView screen. Thanks
Which vessel view do you have?
@@BornAgainBoating VesselView 403. actually I found it in the maintenance section so all is ok. Thanks for your reply
I'm planning to run twins on my boat in the 400 to 450 hp range which motor would you recommend Mercury or Yamaha ? I'll be using my boat in fresh water mainly in Tenneessee. Thanks alot.
Boy that is alot of maintenance x3, I'll stick to my Evinrude 2stroke!!
Just wait for 1000 hours then you’ll regret the etec
Great video but the use of a torque wrench would be great
Thank you! You're right :)
Are these outboard engines good and would you recommend
Yes they are a good engine!
I have had several boats and engines and been on many boats, but the new Mercury Pro-XS 4 stroke are a beast,, never have i felt the power and torque of the new V8 engines.. you just need to drive a boat with on of these engines. If your ever in Virginia I WILL LET YOU ..
Great vids! But get the length over 10 min to monetize
Looks like the hardest part is the belt compared to the L6 verado
At 0.38 is that water that's coming out??
Yes, sometimes condensation will build in the crankcase and develop a small amount of water. After sitting for a long time, it will be at the bottom of the oil pan.
Is that supposed to be a 300hrs service for this Merc ?
I have a new 2019 300hp four stroke engine. When should I go back to the dealer for the first service? (How many hours)
execellent
it's really amazing. These stuff normally kept secret to the public so service guys can make money. It's simple. However, youtube is paying a lot more money to these guys for having their videos watched compared to them making money just for servicing engines. So nothing will ever be kept secret! Think about how humanity will be pushed forward just for sharing their secrets. TH-cam can really be humanities biggest invention after patenting. I'm sorry to bring this up under this video but it really is exciting.
Lol it's not that secret :) and TH-cam doesn't pay that much, at least not what everyone thinks they pay lol
It has never been a secret. Only to those who don't want to do maintenance themselves :-)
Excelente. Excelente!!!
Thank you!
What is the name and model number of the flywheel tool. Please
Flywheel Belt Stretch Tool: 91-8M0146862
Flywheel Tool: 91-8M0146861
My god.... BRP should use this vid to promote their G2’s....
I wouldn't mind making a G2 video! :)
I was thinking the same thing my gawd every 100 hrs
'sniff' :(
Andrew Burgner it’s supposed to be 300
What is your choose Yamaha or Merc
Depends on the model :)
@@BornAgainBoating Yamaha 200 or merc. I got a 20 foot bay boat.
Thanks
Why don't you change the alternator belt while the spark plugs are out. Would make it much easier to turn over the engine
Mercury recommends it every 1000 hours
@@Shhnee dude, you’re incorrect
@@gregdavid2154 sir i have a mercury 225 four stroke. I read it correctly.
@@Shhnee 1000 hours for the belt? My car alternator belt looks fine after 10 years, so why not.
@@mcplutt it’s weird with boats. I think it’s how much constant stress is always on the motor and the salty weather. If you dry dock it then it’ll last longer. But if you wet dock it like us. It gets corroded/stretched. Also 1000 hours on a boat is meant to be 10 years of use
Great watch....
Thank you!
Could you post tools?
The alternator belt tool part numbers are in the description. Are you asking for a list of all the tools that I used during this or like what tools are needed?
Curious as to what oil filter removal tool and sp plug puller?! Pa thanks that was quick! And where are you guys located?
Hello! No worries, I will look at what the part numbers are today and get back to you tonight :) Thank you! We are down in the keys in Florida :) Where are you located?
Born Again Boating cocoa!
That's a really nice place. I lived in Hunter's Creek in Orlando for about a year in 2011, only went to Cocoa beach a handful of times but it looked like a really nice place!
Are all of these services necessary at every 100 hours?
No. Water pump replacement usually after 3 years, but I stretch it to 5 years on my Mercury F115..
The alternator belt should be inspected every year. My alternator belt in my car is 10 years old, and still looks like new. I don't know what Mercury says.
What a relief not to have to drain the engine oil when you pull the lower unit. Who on earth thought that up in the first place?
A water pump change, belt and spark plugs at 100 hours? This is insane. $1500 at least for each motor. I buying a new boat in 2023 and was looking at the new mercury V10 but not if I have to do all of that maintenance every 100 hrs. Spark plugs, water pumps and belt should last longer than 100 hrs
Yamaha is way less maintenance at 100 hrs. Oil, filter, lower unit oil, fuel filter, grease and water fuel separator. I change my water fuel separators a every year or 75 hrs.
2:32 "oh wtf"
Why does this guy talking in these videos always gotta sound so goofy 🤣
Anyone else see the water when he started draining the oil
Why not just cut the belt off?
You can, but you still have to get the new belt back on :)
Have the old one as a spare belt :-)
Water came out of base oil first.
I miss the 2 strokes
So much work to do an oil change
Tell me about it
It's more like a 300h service.
Only for first 100 hours then 300 after. Engine pays for itself if you repower it
@@Shhnee There is no water pump replacement after first 100 hours.
ayy 2 conchs again :D
I doubt very much that anyone that can afford a v8 outboard, and the boat that goes with it, would even consider getting their hands dirty doing this😁
Hehehe... I reckon... Unless you are like me... gearhead with a boat... I found this vid very useful.. THX
Costly ENGINES EVER
Talk about 10 lbs of crap into a 2 lb baggie!!
Full service is at 300 hours
The engine has 500-600 hours.
That looks more like a 300 hour service job....I would hate to be the owner of that boat... Unless he likes to be taken for a "BOAT RIDE" right to his check book.
Technically it is a 300 hour, it's just come to call it a 100 hour. Mainly because this is at over 500 hours and the engines are only 3 months old! Idk if you would really hate it, if you got to spend as much time on the water as he does ;) The real "boat ride" to the check book is the fuel bill these guys have every month!