Flowie
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I have a Mercury classic 50 on a 15' Lowe angler. I am not the best mechanic, certainly not a good outboard mechanic. I have owned the boat/ motor for 5 years. I have fogged/ winterized faithfully..changed the oil. I use seafoam in the first and last tanks of fuel mix I run every year. This year I replaced the plugs.
A couple weeks ago when I left the launch on the river, I opened ip the throttle and about 200 yards away from the boat launch it bogged down, basically killed itself -and some smoke issued forth.
There was some oil on the the transom clamp and it looked like it was coming from the front of the powerhead.
When I got home I took the shroud off....sure enough it looked like oil/ fuel was coming from the carbs and I am due for a carb rebuild on both carbs.
The Shop ( which I have used before) wants 680.00 for parts and service on the dual carb rebuild. This seems a little high to me. Your thoughts?
I did look in the lower unit...I think the smoke was due to a bad waterpump. I replaced the waterpump ...my shop wanted 330.00 for that. For me , a mechanic of marginal skills at best , this took me an hour and about 75.00 worth of parts and materials. Has my boat mechanic become predatory in his billing practices? I have used him twice before and I didnt feel like they were gouging me.
Also...Any comments on the Classic 50. Anyone owned one and have an opinion or advice on them?
Mine is an 89 and has had the oil injector disabled.
Thanks in advance, I lurk here a bit but rarely post because I am not really much of an engine guy
A couple weeks ago when I left the launch on the river, I opened ip the throttle and about 200 yards away from the boat launch it bogged down, basically killed itself -and some smoke issued forth.
There was some oil on the the transom clamp and it looked like it was coming from the front of the powerhead.
When I got home I took the shroud off....sure enough it looked like oil/ fuel was coming from the carbs and I am due for a carb rebuild on both carbs.
The Shop ( which I have used before) wants 680.00 for parts and service on the dual carb rebuild. This seems a little high to me. Your thoughts?
I did look in the lower unit...I think the smoke was due to a bad waterpump. I replaced the waterpump ...my shop wanted 330.00 for that. For me , a mechanic of marginal skills at best , this took me an hour and about 75.00 worth of parts and materials. Has my boat mechanic become predatory in his billing practices? I have used him twice before and I didnt feel like they were gouging me.
Also...Any comments on the Classic 50. Anyone owned one and have an opinion or advice on them?
Mine is an 89 and has had the oil injector disabled.
Thanks in advance, I lurk here a bit but rarely post because I am not really much of an engine guy