Mariner Exhuast Plate

[Cadwelder]

I had an exhaust / water leak on my 115 Mariner (0B153107) in line 6, I replaced the inner and outter gaskets and cleaned the carbon from the inner plate, and it hasn't leaked anymore. I never mentioned this in other post since I thought it wasn't an issue. However after reading some other forums (not iboats) it was mentioned that a warped exhaust plate can cause high end running problems. I used geniune Mercury gaskets and torqued all the bolts to factory specs.

I would think if it was warped it would be leaking, correct? Also, would this cause high end running problems anyway? Thanks for you help, I sure you're tired of hearing my posts, just trying to get this thing running correctly.

 

[chum1]

Re: Mariner Exhuast Plate

If it aint broke dont fix it, my guess would be if its not leaking it is just fine.

 

[Droll]

Re: Mariner Exhuast Plate

IF it's leaking water into the engine you will see evidence ( steam cleaned spark plug and piston tops ) .

So if the piston tops are covered in sot/carbon buildup it's fine, extremely clean and I would be worried.


Arne Kjetil

 

[Cadwelder]

Re: Mariner Exhuast Plate

Thanks, piston tops have some carbon build as normal. Thanks for the ease of mind.