2007 mercury optimax 115 piston melt down

Jb2007

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Was wondering if anyone had any thoughts why my number one cylinder piston Failed. Oiling system looks good and water pump checks out .Not many hours on motor.
 

Capt Ken

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Re: 2007 mercury optimax 115 piston melt down

Usually due to lean fuel mixture. Dirty injector or low fuel pressure
 

Jb2007

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Re: 2007 mercury optimax 115 piston melt down

Can you just replace one piston when reboring a cylinder or will that unbalance the motor .
 
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Maxz695

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Re: 2007 mercury optimax 115 piston melt down

An oversized piston weighs the same as the stock piston. You can just change one. Oversized piston 70 - 115 2 stroke View attachment 180539 View attachment 180540 4 stroke is different configuration but still can change just one piston. Depending on the SN there are several types of pistons use some are flat dome.
 
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