ehenry
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All, 4 years ago I posted about my 2000 model Merc 25 s/n 0T093900, Model # 1-025301WD losing the bottom cylinder. Since that time this engine has been sitting in my shop. Recently, I found a 2000 model engine that the entire lower end was torn up on. I contacted the guy with the intention of selling him my engine but woundup buying his.......long story and price was right.
At any rate, I took both engines to a reputable outboard mechanic I know that works on Mercurys. When I told him that I wanted a powerhead swap done hes says "let me guess, the bottom cylinder on bad powerhead has zero compression". He then tells me about the oil recirculation line issue. He told me that some of these engines have had problems with these recirculation lines.
I have no reason not to believe him but I've never heard of "oil recirculation line" on a two stroke outboard where the fuel is mixed in the tank and is NOT an oil injected engine.
Really just wanting some verification.
Thanks
At any rate, I took both engines to a reputable outboard mechanic I know that works on Mercurys. When I told him that I wanted a powerhead swap done hes says "let me guess, the bottom cylinder on bad powerhead has zero compression". He then tells me about the oil recirculation line issue. He told me that some of these engines have had problems with these recirculation lines.
I have no reason not to believe him but I've never heard of "oil recirculation line" on a two stroke outboard where the fuel is mixed in the tank and is NOT an oil injected engine.
Really just wanting some verification.
Thanks