Mercury 9.9 4 stroke oil pressure question

[sag2]

I have a 2010 9.9 on my West Marine inflatable and have a question for anyone with a late model Mercury. How long does the oil pressure light take to go off after starting? Mine takes 3-5 seconds, and this weekend I counted to 8 before it went out. A call to Mercury Marine says this is perfectly normal, but wanted to get some input from like engine owners.

 

[blackhawk180]

Re: Mercury 9.9 4 stroke oil pressure question

My 9.9 bigfoot kicker was (@$Y to start before I finally figured out a system. My oil pressure light would go off long before it started (electric start). Since i've figured out a new starting combo, I really haven't paid attention to the light but will check next time I'm out. I'm sure I would have noticed 8 seconds though. More like 2-3

 

[dingdongs]

Re: Mercury 9.9 4 stroke oil pressure question

my 15hp of the same year is similar to yours so no need to get too concerned.if it stays on it will limit revs to 2150 so then you know theres a problem.

 

[Star]

Re: Mercury 9.9 4 stroke oil pressure question

8 seconds is a long time at 1500 rpm, that is where I start my 05 15hp electric. I would send a email to mercury support and ask them. Then you have a paper trail to support any future issue. My light goes out in 2 to 3 seconds. Good Luck!

 

[sag2]

Re: Mercury 9.9 4 stroke oil pressure question

8 seconds is a long time at 1500 rpm, that is where I start my 05 15hp electric. I would send a email to mercury support and ask them. Then you have a paper trail to support any future issue. My light goes out in 2 to 3 seconds. Good Luck!

I tried to email them but it kept rejecting the engine SN as incorrect. I called and she said she asked a technical specialist and he said it sounds normal. I would like to have that in writing though. Thanks for the replies.