TOPIC: Seals, Reason Why We Tear Down new motors

Here, Is a prime example why people should tear down an old motor that is running just to check things out and replace seals etc...

When you get that barn find, a few new bearings and seals will make here proud again.

My 500 was having a tough time idling late last year. So this year I pulled it down.

A 13 dollar seal and some time and she will be good for a long time again.

Conrad

here here!!!!! they love that little bit of attention.
Jim

Excellent tip thanks Conrad!

Bob

I get blisters on my tongue telling people " you new motor is 50 years old and it needs attention "

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Many folks want to " crank and hope that it runs "

Unfortunately, I'm one of the people who would have to leave that up to, well, one of you guys that rebuilds motors. I see that silver thing sticking out, and am guessing its not supposed to?
And therein lies my problem. I have no clue, and Nobody nearby wants to/ is able to look at / work on my Merc700. This will be the third summer since I redid the boat, and have yet to have a day on the water without issues. So, now I'm looking to buy another motor, one thats rebuilt and ready to hang and go...

Hey Jim,
Been waitin' for ya to call and bring the motor down still attatched to the boat so we can get it right..........

milkdud wrote:

Here, Is a prime example why people should tear down an old motor that is running just to check things out and replace seals etc...

When you get that barn find, a few new bearings and seals will make here proud again.

My 500 was having a tough time idling late last year. So this year I pulled it down.

A 13 dollar seal and some time and she will be good for a long time again.

Conrad

Pay close attention to this........very close attention!!!