View Full Version : Need some quick Mercury motor help
Terroreyes
07-11-2004, 07:59 AM
Noticed yesterday that there are two bolts pretty loose on my lower unit. They seem to be a mount. Check out this diagram: http://www.paulsonsoft.com/diag/3732/?block_number=130 It's the assembly with bolt #24 thru nut #28. Is there supposed to be slack in that assembly before I start taking things apart or cancel todays trip?
I know mods, this is supposed to be in boats-motors, but I don't have time to wait on that board. Need an answer today! Feel free to zap it after I get an answer.
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fishhunter
07-11-2004, 11:35 AM
what motor do you have
Terroreyes
07-11-2004, 11:46 AM
2002 Mercury 50 2-stroke. I took the cover off and tightened down the assembly. After looking at it, I'm sure it's supposed to be snug. A couple of stumps and a log probably gave the rubber bushing a little smash. Probably explains all the vibrations I get at trolling speed. I'll find out here shortly.
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Terroreyes
07-11-2004, 01:58 PM
http://www.paulsonsoft.com/diag/lsdata/mermar/13288/27.gif
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Huskie
07-11-2004, 03:52 PM
That is one of two lower motor mounts. They are tightened to a specific torque value. 9 on a v6 Merc I know it is 50 ft lbs--dont know on other size motors)
It should be at least snug, the rubber motor mount should be compressed slightly.
Terroreyes
07-11-2004, 08:13 PM
Thanks. Tightened it down and lost all kinds of vibrations, especially the shaking at trolling speed.
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alanexpup
07-12-2004, 12:22 AM
I would think all bolts should be tight to some extent anyway.