Mercury Motor Parts

[Dondorfish]

I went to change the gear oil and i noticed the rubber "O" ring on the plug screw had deteriated past what I feel safe using.

Is there any place in the Niagara Penninsula that I can purchase these from. Think I'd like to change the whole screw plug and O ring.

I used to get parts threw Port Pier Marine - but I hear that they have closed shop.

 

 

Anyone local have any other suggestions?

 

 

Don

[Fisherman]

Take your screw along with the rubber "O" ring to your local Car Quest or other auto parts store(maybe NAPA), they should be able to match up the part.

[irishfield]

I'd toss the O-ring and go with a plastic washer...but that's just me!

[lew]

My Merc came from the factory with the plastic washers (at least I think their plastic) and I change them every year when I do the lower unit.

 

One of the least expensive parts on the engine, but good insurance against leaks

 

I get them at the local marina when I buy my winterizing stuff.

Edited December 3, 2006 by lew

[PERCHER]

I am with lew,I do the same thing.New washers every time.

[Chris Cross]

You should change the washer everytime.

Some O.M.C. motors came with plastic washers.

There are reusable, but they don,t seal as well as the other.

Some units have O ring built in to the screw.They are reusable but you got to put on really tight.

I prefer the single use fiber type. They seal the best are the cheapest.

CX