Questions regarding 18HP merc.

[Lunker777]

Hey everyone...

 

I have a couple of questions regarding my motor.

The coweling is a little lose on the bottom end... When I have the top piece off, I can see a gasket or seal or something, (a rubber ring) thats out of place. I guess the best way to describe it would be to show you !

 

 

Here is an example of the amount of play in the piece

 

 

Does anyone know why there is a rubber seal there ? Is this a big problem or no ?

I know that when I go to snap down the top piece, its a little lose aswell !

 

Thanks !

[Handlebarz]

not sure but if you were to call Merrit Marine and talk to Jim he would know he knows his Merc stuff and is always willing to give free info.