Motor is LOUD as HELL!

[jayard78]

I have a Mercury 1980 40hp and it is so fn loud i can barely take it. Any tips? Are old outboards supposed to be so deafening.

 

[Droll]

Re: Motor is LOUD as HELL!

I have a Mercury 1980 40hp and it is so fn loud i can barely take it. Any tips? Are old outboards supposed to be so deafening.

Well some likes them loud, and makes modifications to make it louder....
Are this engine new ?? as in new for you ??, has it alway been loud ?

Don't know about any outboards with sound muffler ( no need as the exhausts exits under water )....

BUT...
Any damage on the engines leg ??, as in extra drilled holes ??
Any exhaust leaks from the powerhead ( port side ) ??


Arne Kjetil

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Motor is LOUD as HELL!

in the water or on muffs?

 

[Moody Blue]

Re: Motor is LOUD as HELL!

I bought a 1993 40hp Mariner a few years ago and after running it for the first time I found it very loud also. Assumed it must be "normal". Ran it for several weeks like that.

Later in the season I pulled the LU to replace the impeller and found that the exhaust tube was missing. The dealer wanted two arms and a leg for a new one but after much searching I managed to find a good used one for $40. After I installed the exhaust tube it was a different motor. I was surprised that it ran as well as it did without the tube in place.

 

[jayard78]

Re: Motor is LOUD as HELL!

Welp, definately has a tube cuz I just replaced impeller and pump housing a few weeks back but maybe it did not seat correctly. Spose I could take the lower unit off again and take a look