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hi people
I have the misfortune of being very stupid - whilst winterising my 2 stroke 10 year mercury 115, I overheated her and the engine stopped - doh!
As it happens, the motor had a full 2000 euro service 6 months ago and was running fine so I'm hoping its recoverable.
I took off the flywheel cover and tried to move the flywheel - it only moved 1/5 circle, so I took out the plugs and filled the holes with the french equivalent of WD-40.
Two days later, now the flywheel moves 4/5ths of a circle, so I have the feeling its better, but the last 1/5th turn isn't budging. Looking at the pistons going in nd out (with aid of a chop stick), the 4/5 turn is enough to move all four pistons in and out, so I'm guessing there's another problem other than a stuck piston. Does any one have any ideas?
grateful for any suggestions...
I have the misfortune of being very stupid - whilst winterising my 2 stroke 10 year mercury 115, I overheated her and the engine stopped - doh!
As it happens, the motor had a full 2000 euro service 6 months ago and was running fine so I'm hoping its recoverable.
I took off the flywheel cover and tried to move the flywheel - it only moved 1/5 circle, so I took out the plugs and filled the holes with the french equivalent of WD-40.
Two days later, now the flywheel moves 4/5ths of a circle, so I have the feeling its better, but the last 1/5th turn isn't budging. Looking at the pistons going in nd out (with aid of a chop stick), the 4/5 turn is enough to move all four pistons in and out, so I'm guessing there's another problem other than a stuck piston. Does any one have any ideas?
grateful for any suggestions...