HELP I THINK MA 100hp IS DEAD!!

sirewan · 22 August 2011, 19:26

Hi I have my 100hp Mercury in with Yampower in Glasgow and the initial prognosis is not good. It could cost up to £2k to put right. Not sure of details but the hydraulic ram is spewing oil,its spewing 2 stroke oil, its spewing unleaded, there's a water leak and some diaphram is shot.Does any one know of anyone selling a 100 to 125 hp? Prefer Mercury or Mariner, used but must be in super condition. Any ideas???

Boats&Outboards · 22 August 2011, 19:43

May have a merc 125hp 2 stroke around 2001/2 sort of age. Arrives back end of this week

sirewan · 22 August 2011, 19:58

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May have a merc 125hp 2 stroke around 2001/2 sort of age. Arrives back end of this week

Do you know what sort of money is in it and where is it located? This sounds interesting. Also hours clocked,condition and shaft length.
Regards Ewan.

9D280 · 29 August 2011, 14:59

I think saw that a couple of weeks ago when I went in for some Yamlube..... Nice rib!

TBH it sounds like all your rubbery bits have hit their life expectancy simultaneously, which is why I replaced absolutely everything rubber on mine whether it needed or not when I rebuilt it. That flavour of engine is a bit of a servicing PITA, as the diaphragm (£4 worth on the 60) needs a complete exhaust side removal, to get at it so there's 12-16 probably rusted solid bolts' worth of time and two gaskets to add to that £4..... The other bits are a likely similar story, as those engines were remarkably light for the horses, but mostly because every compoment does three jobs!

There is another way of looking at it - For sub £2K are you really likely to get something of 100 gee gees that is in a better condition & known history? In short, that's why I rebuilt mine.... Difference is for £2k you'll get it back this side of next christmas

jambo · 29 August 2011, 15:06

Ewan was your rib not in Tim's at Bellanoch about three weeks ago?

J

sirewan · 29 August 2011, 20:37

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Ewan was your rib not in Tim's at Bellanoch about three weeks ago?

J

Mistaken identity Jambo, Had it in at Ferry Marine but due to there heavy work load I took it to Yampower in Glasgow. Selling the 100 as spares, and a newer Mariner 125 from Peter gets bolted on tommorow.Ya Beauty.Heading over early doors to help. May get oot on this Rib yet!!

jambo · 29 August 2011, 21:03

Accept my apologies!! Great news re the engine I hope you have many safe hours. Does yam have anymore good 2nd hand OB's?

J

sirewan · 29 August 2011, 21:12

The OB came from Peter (Boats and Outboards).Shipped up from Portsmouth and yam is doing the fitting.

sirewan · 30 August 2011, 16:32

[QUOTE=9D280;417876]I think saw that a couple of weeks ago when I went in for some Yamlube..... Nice rib!

Are you sure you were looking at my rib?????

Still need to do quite a bit of work to it. But should get it back tomorrow. If any of the bits off the Mercury are any use to you just let me know.

Poly · 30 August 2011, 16:41

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Are you sure you were looking at my rib?????

9d280 comes from a low starting point! If the tubes still resemble the original colour, the engine runs without black smoke or pistons flying out the back then "its a goodun"

9D280 · 31 August 2011, 07:57

OI! - the pistons stayed inside...

But yes, good call about the toobs!

sirewan · 31 August 2011, 18:37

Cheers Peter the Mariner got fitted today. Sounded good. I don't suppose the bracket for holding the speedo paddle wheel to the transom is kicking about? Will get a proper test at the weekend.Still looking for anyone who wants a 100hp Mercury for spares/garden feature.

Boats&Outboards · 31 August 2011, 19:41

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Cheers Peter the Mariner got fitted today. Sounded good. I don't suppose the bracket for holding the speedo paddle wheel to the transom is kicking about? Will get a proper test at the weekend.Still looking for anyone who wants a 100hp Mercury for spares/garden feature.

Your welcome,

I'll ask and let you know. To be honest I doubt the boys will have it still but it's worth a try. Enjoy!

Peter @ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007

sirewan · 01 September 2011, 22:22

Hi Peter can you advise as to 2 stroke oil for the Mariner as in which one I'm assuming Quicksilver Dfi?
Cheers Ewan

Boats&Outboards · 01 September 2011, 22:56

Here's what Mercury give for the specs on that motor