More Do It Yourself Info...........

FishinMission · 05-31-2001, 09:31 AM

Folks...as you may or may not know....I blew a piston on my 200Merc last Monday [img]images/icons/confused.gif[/img] . In researching my "options" I came across a neat website for looking into your motor problems.....I don't know how to paste the link here..(I'm a computer dummy)....but it's called Iboat.com.....they have a BB formatted just like this one....you might wanna check it out...and if any of you computer whiz's out there wanna tell me how to paste a "link"...I'd like to know...and maybe there are other dummies like me that would like to know too!! Check it out!!! Mark...P.S....my bro-in-law is a Merc mechanic in Pennsylvania...and he says I should be able to either rebore or resleave the cylinder, along with installing a new piston...and I should be good to go. So here's my next project. Shouldn't be too bad...I yanked the crankshaft out of it about 5 or 6 years ago..so I'll be a little more familiar with the dis-assembly this time around. Now I'm off to the Public Library to check out their Mercury Shop Manual. www.boatmotors.com

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Bait O' Eggs · 05-31-2001, 10:51 AM

Mark
Sounds like you were showing off that new boat coating last night, and I missed it. [img]images/icons/frown.gif[/img]

I went to iboat.com and could not find the discussion board, but then again I am also computer challenged.

To post a link to a site, just type in the address with a www. in front of the address and it should show up as link when you post it. My test is www.iboat.com

FishinMission · 05-31-2001, 12:42 PM

Roy..I put this site in my fav's...scroll down the menu on the left..and you'll find the BB. Sorry I missed out on your excursion last nite. I coulda helped us both practice for the Dragon Boat rowing competition. [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] By the way...what did Streamside and Jet say about my handiwork?? I got the impression Streamside is looking for something else. www.boatmotors.com Gee..that was too easy!!

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Bait O' Eggs · 05-31-2001, 12:46 PM

It wasnt your boat they were talking about, it was you [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] And I didnt get that impression when I met you [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

how did we go from iboat.com to boatmotors.com ?? no wonder I couldnt find the discussion board.

FishinMission · 05-31-2001, 12:48 PM

Hey...didn't I say I was a "DUMMY"?? By the way...do you have a gas gauge in your boat??
If not...they're not too bad to install.

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FishinMission · 05-31-2001, 12:54 PM

oh...and by the way...you're still welcome to come by the house and scope out the sled. Ever seen a 200 Merc in pieces?? [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img]LOL!!! I haven't even started tearing it down yet...so I better get off of here and get started.
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WaterDog · 05-31-2001, 01:12 PM

Great just what we all need, yet another board to read. [img]images/icons/rolleyes.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

FishinMission · 05-31-2001, 01:19 PM

Waterdog....hopefully your motor will never go "Kaput". This BB is for engine troubles. I kinda glanced over the posts...and even found one relating to my problem. If anyone out there is having motor malfunctions...this looks like a good place to go. I know....as if we all don't spend enough time here!! [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img]

Bait O' Eggs · 05-31-2001, 01:20 PM

Mark - if you are rebuilding the motor, I know who wears the pants in your house. [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] And after you told me a little sweet talk, and a box of candy for the wife would put a new motor on the boat. [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] I guess the honeymoon is over!! [img]images/icons/tongue.gif[/img]

I got a gas gauge, just no reason I was aware of to read it. When I start from dry, $70.00 didnt fill it up. OUCH!!

I still want to see the boat. And the motor in pieces might be a lesson also. Maybe Sunday or after work next week.

WaterDog · 05-31-2001, 02:36 PM

FM,
I hope I never have to go through that. But, a guy (or gal) can certainly learn a lot. That site will definitely go in my favs. Good luck on the rebuild.

Bait, you know how to read?

FishinMission · 05-31-2001, 07:54 PM

Thanx....nothin' like puttin' it all back together and hittin' the key and actually havin' it start!! I'm keeping my fingers crossed..did it right once already about 6 years ago. Had to have some work done on the crankshaft.