Just wondering how many of you use synthetic oil in your 4-stroke outboard and which type would that be?<br /><br />I've been using Mobil 1 supersyn for 3 yrs. now.<br /><br />Cheers
Some of you may have heard this already but acccording to Boattest.com Mercury are on the verge of releasing a brand new 250 HP 4 stroke !<br /><br />There's not much info:<br /><br />Project X Unveiled <br /> Mercury Marine develops "game-changing" technology <br /><br />Mercury Marine has...
Well, here they are: Interesting and not entirely unexpected. Even if we'd had double the votes I don't think the percentages would have changed much, perhaps 1-3% deviation here and there.<br /><br />Type of Motor you would buy next spring?<br /><br />4 Stroke...........................43.3%<br...
Well here are the current numbers:<br />** Bear in mind this is a little early and based on very few votes.<br /><br />This was the question.<br /><br />If you were going to buy a OB next spring which type and make would you buy ?:<br /><br />4 Stroke..........................44.6%<br /><br />2...
Obviously the debate on this subject is likely one of the hottest topics on this forum. So let's collect some data on how we all (currently) feel about owning one of these particular engines:<br /><br />**remember this is not a debate question, just a method of identifying which you prefer. No...
For those who haven't been to Honda Marine's web site lately here's a link with some pics of their new 225 4 stroke OB. The engine is a 3.5 L. Vtec based on formula 1 technology.The basic design comes from the Acura MDX and Honda Odyssey engines.The pics give the engine a very "slim" look...
OK, what's the best way to get that crusty tarnish off a stainless steel prop without scratching or damaging it in the process?<br /><br />Those of you you whose props lie in salt water for months at a time must have a few tricks up your sleeves.<br />Whats the best way?<br /><br />Thanks :cool:
I seem to be having a gas pump circulation problem with my 90 4-stroke. If I run the engine a while then stop to troll with it the engine starts to knock. I noticed that whenever this happens the gas priming bulb is soft. This happens repeatedly throughout the day and even at idle.<br /><br...
My Merc 90 4 stroke tends to stall if I push the throttle down hard even after a ten minute warm-up!! Later after I run it for a while it seems to be OK.<br /><br />Now my marine mechanic checked it out, and here's what he did:<br />- calibrated the carbs<br />- changed a fuel pump (my engine's...
