Small outboard service... Mechanic or DIY?
Hi guys,
just wanted to see what people's opinion on servicing a 2006 mercury 2 stroke 15hp outboard were?
the motor had done very little work before I bought it as it was an auxiliary that never got used. Since putting it on my dinghy I've maybe racked up 20 - 30 completely trouble free hours and would like to service it/get it serviced before the warmer months kick in so I can get out for a fish and crab with confidence.
question is should I service it myself of pay someone to do it? I'm a refrigeration mechanic by trade and would say that I have slightly above average mechanical knowledge so feel as though I could tackle it myself, probably with the aid of a workshop manual, and maybe buying a couple of specialist tools for replacing the leg oil....
or should I just take it somewhere and get it done? If so can anyone recommend somewhere near Morley or madeley (actually quite close to all boats)
cheers
steve
scano
Posts: 1247
Date Joined: 31/05/07
DIY for sure
Send me a pm with your location and I could maybe swing past and give some pointers
i did my own Honda 40 4 stroke and it runs like a dream and I can take it out with100% confidence
hayway marine
Posts: 40
Date Joined: 25/05/12
hello sstevee a full service
hello sstevee a full service including all parts will cost $225 covers everything
Regards,
Shane McIntosh
Hayway Marine
7 Belgravia Street Belmont W.A. 6104
Ph: 08 9479 1966
Mobile: 0401786960
Bruce
Posts: 527
Date Joined: 11/04/12
do you have a mobile
do you have a mobile mechanic or do we bring the boat in? I have an identical motor to sstevee which will need servicing before summer
meglodon
Posts: 5981
Date Joined: 17/06/10
seloc manual
i got a seloc manual and did my 115 yamaha saved a heap motor hasn't missed a beat, you should have no problem
sstevee
Posts: 472
Date Joined: 15/11/11
Yea, thinkn of having a go at
Yea, thinkn of having a go at it myself.... Thanks for the offer of help, I'll be sure to keep it in mind....
Found an Aussie eBay seller who provides everything required apart from oil for $70. Plus it comes with a fully detailed manual on how to go about the service.
thanks, Steve