motor problems

[Fisherman]

 

Don't trash the Mercs 'cause believe it or not some of them actually work.

Mine is a '91 and the only issue I've had with it in all that time is a failed oil level sensor in the oil tank.

 

Is that because there's sooooo many dealers when you need parts...often. I sure hope the other fellow that was leaning towards a Suzuki follows through..

[davey buoy]

Makes you wonder ,but in all fairness Mercury has been around a lot longer. Somewhat the same as OMC is or once was.

[Sinker]

I've never owned a merc, for a reason!

 

I have friends with mercs, and they are welcome to fish with me while their engine is in the shop

 

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[davey buoy]

I had a old 66 100(10hp) Keifiefer for years.That motor I sold 5 years ago. Having said that I believe it was the years when Merc was taking over ?,could be wrong. That small motor went through hell I must say and never let me down. One of those things now you wish you should of kept it for whenever.

[tomO]

I have no complaints about my motor, bought it new in 94 and other than a few carb rebuilds and a loose nut or two it's been a good one.

[danc]

Don't trash the Mercs 'cause believe it or not some of them actually work.

Mine is a '91 and the only issue I've had with it in all that time is a failed oil level sensor in the oil tank.

2001 Merc 4 stroke 60 hp. The only work that I've had to do to it was to turn the key for a second to start it.

[Sinker]

Is this a merc bashing thread now?

 

S.

[tomO]

I picked up the motor today and it turns out he had to replace the stator and the coil.I.m ready to fish now just $300.00 poorer. Thx to everyone who replied.