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re: 2 stroke Mercury 60 problems
Posted on 7/27/17 at 2:27 pm to RoosterCogburn585
Posted on 7/27/17 at 2:27 pm to RoosterCogburn585
Well, just heard back from the mechanic on what the problem is. Apparently the liner on the inside of the fuel hose came undone in little pieces and was scattered throughout the fuel system. After doing a little research, this looks to be a pretty common problem on Mercury motors.
Posted on 7/27/17 at 2:36 pm to RoosterCogburn585
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Apparently the liner on the inside of the fuel hose came undone in little pieces and was scattered throughout the fuel system. After doing a little research, this looks to be a pretty common problem on Mercury motors.
That's from using ethanol gas I was told. Mine did the same thing. The replacement hoses are not supposed to do that. Mine is a 1997 and it had the same problem about 3 years ago. No problems since.
Posted on 7/28/17 at 5:37 am to RoosterCogburn585
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And I've been on two boats with yamahas that broke down offshore. So what? Maintenance is required on every outboard, especially one that is 14 years old.
I was on 3 Yamaha powered boats last week and they all have major engine problems. Triple F350s with power heads corroding internally and a blown lower unit, an F300 with a thrust bearing on its way out requiring power head replacement and an F150 whose owner neglected valve train service and will require power head replacement. What should that tell me about Yamaha?
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Well, just heard back from the mechanic on what the problem is. Apparently the liner on the inside of the fuel hose came undone in little pieces and was scattered throughout the fuel system. After doing a little research, this looks to be a pretty common problem on Mercury motors.
Sounds like you got the issue resolved. Ethanol destroying the inner lining of fuel line if not a brand specific issue. Mercury is not the only brand who suffers from the devestating effects of ethanol. Just this year alone we have replaced fuel lines and cleaned fuel systems on Mercury, Suzuki, Yamaha, Tohatsu, Johnson/Evinrude, Honda, and even some sterndrives. Several had "ethanol resistant" fuel line, but still failed and required replacement.
Posted on 7/29/17 at 8:26 am to RoosterCogburn585
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Apparently the liner on the inside of the fuel hose came undone in little pieces and was scattered throughout the fuel system
Wish I had seen this thread when you originally posted the symptoms. Went through the exact same thing last summer with a mercury 150. Same result. I don't think it was due to ethanol though. I'm very particular about using non-e gas. Mechanic said that specific liner just had a poor design. But could be wrong.
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