replacing stator,regs and trigger

[frankie g]

I have a 2004 Merc 150 carbed Saltwater series motor and blew them by hooking up my 3 batteries wrong. Well, I finally received my stator, regs, and trigger. its been about 6 weeks that they've been ordered. Had a mach. pull the flywheel for me cause I couldn't pop it, needed the special tool to get it off, and now I'm wondering if I have the right tools and common sense to install these parts. Anyone ever done these? I've done only minor work to my Merc. 2004 150 Saltwater carbed 2 stroke. water pump, stats, poppet, filters, plugs. not sure if I should venture in this repair. How hard can it be? am I crazy for doing it myself? will I disturb the timing by doing so? can I ruin anything else if I screw up ? Just trying to save, after spending all the $$$ on the parts

 

[lprizman]

Re: replacing stator,regs and trigger

I was in a similliar situation,,,after pondering it I bit the bullet and had my mechanic do it,,only to insure the warranty situation,,,if something happens it's on you,,meaning I had him get the parts and install them,,since you have the parts,,,I would have the mech do it,,just my $0.02

When I had my problem a guy on here said he could do it in 3' chop while on the boat,,maybe he will chime as will others with advice,,best of luck

 

[duhn]

Re: replacing stator,regs and trigger

1st of all, you're gonna need a manual. My motor required a timing light and the ability to use it. Step by step from the manual, and it's pretty easy.

 

[j_martin]

Re: replacing stator,regs and trigger

1st of all, you're gonna need a manual. My motor required a timing light and the ability to use it. Step by step from the manual, and it's pretty easy.

I agree. Installing all those parts and not doing a link n sync would put your powerhead at risk.

Working on that motor is pretty simple and straightforward. You need to understand basic mechanics, and have either a good feel, or calibrated torque wrenches to properly tighten things. (I have hands that can feel backlash that's hard to measure, and I use a torque wrench.) Given that, all the info you need, including proper adhesives and lubes, is in the factory maintenance manual.

hope it helps
John