Rubber mounts

[Phill27]

Hi All Just wondered if anyone can help, i was talking to some people months ago and one sugested replacing the rubber mounts on my outboard!! I cant remember what they were talking about, does anyone know what rubber mounts could need replacing on an outboard??
Any help would be great. Regards Phill

[Nos4r2]

Under the covers on the side of the leg there's rubber mounts that cushion shocks between the leg and the saddle.

[Phill27]

Are these a huge job to replace or is it a job that someone with a tiny bit of technical knowledge could do? I take it these stop vibrations etc coming through.

[Nos4r2]

Originally Posted by Phill27

Are these a huge job to replace or is it a job that someone with a tiny bit of technical knowledge could do?

It might be a huge job it might not-depends how corroded it is in there. Probably better to pay someone as a foulup can be very expensive. You may need an engine crane depending on the state of it in there.Alternatively you might get away with just a jack and straps but it's a bit dodgy and it'll take more than one person to do it.

Originally Posted by Phill27

I take it these stop vibrations etc coming through.

Yes. They should be bolts with thick rubber sleeves on. When they deteriorate they let the engine slop about.