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MerCSon L6
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My name is Son. I am a small time outboard mechanic by trade. Merc Inlines are my passion. Information on these great engines are endless and I definitely do not know everything. I diagnose and repair using information and skills gained (or lossed) over the last decade. Some methods are orthodox and by the book while others are not. Like many viewers I do not have a garage full of the "right" tools. Improvisation is a must. Any information or techniques can be used at your own risk. Feel free to add info in the comments or reach out to me directly on anything I may have missed or neglected. I am humble and always learning. Thank you. Son
MERCURY OUTBOARD: NOS MERCONTROLS THROTTLE AND SHIFT CABLES INSTALL
Had the pleasure of working with NOS MerControls! This is the proper way to install. Special thanks to Marc and Peter for helping film! Son
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L6 Outboards Headquarters Rebuild
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A long recovery from the fire. Finally, I am rebuilding L6 Outboards Headquarters the way it should be! I appreciate all the support and views!!! More vids to come as I get situated in my new home!!! #PushingForward #L6OutboardHeadquarters #MerCSonL6 #NeverStop
Mercury Outboard 1400 First Talk!!!
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No secrets here. Just a powerful engine! Thanks for watching! #videoshort
Make it Talk in 1 Day: First Operating Conditions Test
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Had Friends from NY come down with a very difficult task. Goal was to make a 1979 L6 talk in 1 day. It took all 12 hours of rebuilding everything including wiring, carbs, fuel pump, hoses, etc...... This is the Maiden Voyage.
Hate These Mercury Plugs??? (Conversion to 8 pin Cannon)
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water pump kit: amzn.to/3PTFrV8 solder water proof connects heat shrink: amzn.to/46C6vic selonoid: amzn.to/46ktUoI battery cables: amzn.to/3ZOYWTk Really quick vid on a side plug conversion to a 8 Pin cannon plug. The triangle side plugs are difficult to find whereas the 8 pin is not. Hate these plugs??? Mr Me too. Do we make this engine talk.... of course we do!!!! Enjoy!!!!!
Distributor Rattle/Whining: Mercury Outboards
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Special Thanks to Troy for bringing his beautiful engine to me!!! There was a rattle and whining coming from the distributor... Will we figure it out??? Watch to to see'!!!!
Mercury 1978 115HP L6: Make it Talk in 1 Day???
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carb kit: amzn.to/45duG5j fuel pump kit: amzn.to/466rFoG fuel hoses: amzn.to/3RwWBu3 merccarb float: amzn.to/3EToN2F ultrasonic cleaner: amzn.to/48siBw6 stainless steel clamps: amzn.to/467gnAD lower unit kit: amzn.to/3t8VIh1 cdi Harness: amzn.to/3t9jA48 Selonoid: amzn.to/3PwA79U Rectifier: amzn.to/3RAAany Outboard Marine Gease: amzn.to/3Zux7iR liquid electric tape: amzn.to/3PS0RTs My good frien...
Mercury Outboards: L6 Piston & Ring Install With Ring Compressors
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A fairytale end to the Death rattle! This is a Freshly rebuilt J block with all new rings and honed cylinders. The methodology used is consistent with all L6's for the most part! Hopefully this video helps someone out there!!!!! I received a lot of criticism for my work. I do enjoy getting it. Please, keep it coming!!!! Otherwise, enjoy this video!!!! Any questions please leave them in the comm...
New Piston Install: Mercury 1500XS JBlock
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Tried several methods but the socket seemed to be the best. The tool that I bought to make this easy was worthless. I am installing new rings into the J Block!!! Everything is coming together!!! Next video is installing all 6 pistons into the J Block!!! Wish me luck!!! Thanks for watching!!!
Mercury Basics: Makin em Talk!!!
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Quick Vid of a Mercury/Mariner 140hp. Special thanks to Kenny for the hospitality and the great engine!!! Did a quick compression test, timing, and of course... makin it talk!!!
Mercury 1500XS: Acid Time
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Acid Used: amzn.to/3E3iysE Hone: amzn.to/3OMpoHQ Refocusing on the original J Block. Can it be saved? I had a lot of distractions during production. For that, I apologize. Doing this without proper PPE, kids running around, and dogs out is not recommended. Enjoy the video!!!
Mercury Outboard 1500XS J Block Busted: Rip Off....
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J Block that I paid a pretty penny for turns out to be a bust..... I am extremely disappointed and hopefully the seller makes it right! I will not mention his name but he knows who he is..... probably an honest mistake. now I how 2 J Blocks to rebuild.
Mercury 1500XS: Vengeance Tour
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New J block installed.... I'll save the spoilers. I was trying to get out a few more times.....
Mercury 1500XS J Block: Tear Down
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puller used: amzn.to/3KQXHN8 Tear down video of the the 1500XS J Block. Not as bad as suspected. Luckily, the rings melted into the piston so that gives me hope!!! I will be hitting it acid to melt away the aluminum and honing it before sticking a Micrometer in to determine if it needs to be bored to .015 or worst case .03. More to come on this! Above are links to items used. As always, Thank y...
Mercury 1500XS: "The Rattle of Death"
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Mercury 1500XS: "The Rattle of Death"
Mercruiser 5.7 V8 Alpha One: Tstat, Tstat Housing, and Exhaust Cleaning
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Mercruiser 5.7 V8 Alpha One: Tstat, Tstat Housing, and Exhaust Cleaning
Thrill of The Hunt: Mercruiser 5.7 V8 Alpha One?
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Thrill of The Hunt: Mercruiser 5.7 V8 Alpha One?
Son Family Vacation Smith Mountain Lake
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Son Family Vacation Smith Mountain Lake
1500XS J Block: Prop Testing on Smith Mountain Lake
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1500XS J Block: Prop Testing on Smith Mountain Lake
1500XS Diagnostic's: Lets Make Her Talk!!!!!
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1500XS Diagnostic's: Lets Make Her Talk!!!!!
1500XS & Checkmate Progress: More Boats More Problems
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1500XS & Checkmate Progress: More Boats More Problems
Thrill of the Hunt: Let's Make it Talk!!!
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Thrill of the Hunt: Let's Make it Talk!!!
Mercury Outboards: Misfires, Backfires, & Rough Idle
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Mercury Outboards: Misfires, Backfires, & Rough Idle
Motor to high on transom, staved water pump at high speeds
I am about to do this but I bought the full rebuild kits. Question 1. What jets if any are behind the screws you advised against removing? 2. To clarify, I read there was a TSB on removing those air hoses. You left the air hoses off and sealed them with electrical shrink wrap? 3. Do you have a video on syncing them after or should they be pretty much synced if not messing with the throttle on removal?
Has anyone modified the distributor with an aftermarket trigger?
Hey son, just got an old 79 thundercraft with an 80 horse mercury in it. It tops out at around 7 mph and doesn’t rev up all the way when the throttle lever is all the way down. Any idea on what the issue could be? Also how did you hook up the hose to the 80 I cannot find a hose hookup for the life of me 😂
Hey Son. Have you ever come across one of these woring harnesses thats brittle and corroded back into the main connector? Just wondering if its still repairable if i cut the rubber back
That kid knows good content 🫡
Thanks for your awesome clips, school is always in session!
I have a 850 thunderbolt are used to choke it to get it out of the hole, now, it only bogs, I haven’t checked the carburetors I have illuminated fuel leaks, what do you think?
This video is a waste of time
hmm.. that engine was not built for such a piece of junk... and the "driver" would have been banned by Kiekhaefer himself... had he lived to see this... My God... there are many idiots around - look at them for crying out loud!!!
Would stator cause no sparks to plug I have spark at coil
Thanks for your videos very helpful I have the same engine tired to time it so far found tdc but I can’t get it timed I adjust the idle stop screw basically all the way out and I still could not hit between recommend 0 to3 so I had to fully back out throttle screw all the way now it hits around 2 and runs great but my top spark can only hit around 17 20 can’t tell exactly definitely not 28 engine runs it’s restarted but it runs throttle engages very late because it’s not engaging until I hit max spark not sure if anything makes sense but if it does maybe you can point me in the right direction
Hell of a lot of cavitation getting on the plane, but boogies omce shes up.
I have a 1975 Merc Outboard 2 stroke four cyl 50hp. It has a Mercury 333-3213A3 ignition switch, which the mechanic said went bad (the boat wouldn't start). I can't find an off-brand (new version replacement) for this. 2 or 3 original styles are available for 450 USD +... i already bought 2 for close to a hundred... Does anybody know if this ignition box only deals with the boat starting? I ask because after one company never shipped me a used replacement, another one did and mechanic installed it. My issue before the replacement was boat wouldnt turn over. Now, with used replacement, boat starts, but its idling really fast (in forward and neutral), and when i give throttle on the controls, boat only goes a touch faster and maxes out just a touch mlre than trolling speed. REALLY SLOW. Feels like I have a 4hp motor insteaf of a 50hp. My mechanic thinks there's something to do with the ignition switch box and timing in the way that the motor is running really bad and revving really high. But I was thinking this ignition box only took care of ignition and not the way the motor runs once the boat is started. I'm now trying to find yet another ignition switch box in case the one that I got in is defective in a different way. Even though my boat is now starting, something is really wrong with it. Plus, oil is dripping from the bottom of my propeller now into a little pail since using the boat for the first time yesterday. If anybody knows I would appreciate any help I can get cuz I buried so much money into this old motor I'm losing my mind. Ps - i can't find a replacement for my model. Thanks for your time!
I have a 1975 Merc Outboard 2 stroke 4 cyl 50hp. It has a Mercury 333-3213A3 ignition switch which mechanic said went bad (boat wouldnt start). I cant find an off brand (new version replacement for this. 2 or 3 original style are available for 450 USD +... i already bought 2 for close to a hundred... Does anybody know if this ignition box only deals with the boat starting? I ask because after one company never shipped me a used replacement, another one did and mechanic installed it. My issue before the replacement was boat wouldnt turn over. Now, with used replacement, boat starts, but its idling really fast (in forward and neutral), and when i give throttle on the controls, boat only goes a touch faster and maxes out just a touch mlre than trolling speed. REALLY SLOW. Feels like I have a 4hp motor insteaf of a 50hp. My mechanic thinks there's something to do with the ignition switch box and timing in the way that the motor is running really bad and revving really high. But I was thinking this ignition box only took care of ignition and not the way the motor runs once the boat is started. I'm now trying to find yet another ignition switch box in case the one that I got in is defective in a different way. Even though my boat is now starting, something is really wrong with it. Plus, oil is dripping from the bottom of my propeller now into a little pail since using the boat for the first time yesterday. If anybody knows I would appreciate any help I can get cuz I buried so much money into this old motor I'm losing my mind. Ps - i cant find a replacment for my model.
What water pump kit fits these? So many on Amazon i have same engine 200xri serial 0G051044. Having same issues going to change everything. Awesome video
Where did you get that tachometer. I need that exact one
Motore fantastico avevo un 90hp il problema che era più spesso a riparare che in acqua..😔
Excellent instruction. I have a 1969 65HP Mercury 650 and finally got the carbs off and rebuilding them today!
How do I get intouch with you. Would like your help fixing my 76 1150
@MerCSon L6 I was wondering where the voltage regulator is on my Mercury 89, I can see the rectifier you are referencing in the video, but no regulator. As such the voltage under way goes up to 18-19V to the battery depending on the refs. I can only guess that the owner before me removed it and never installed one again, or did the motor not come with one?
What kind of sealant do you use on the gasket?.
So on the old style enrichner valve is clockwise full tight considered closed? Or counter clockwise? And should it be fully closed for normal operation?
Working on my 650. I am getting more confident... long ways from your expertise.... The one thing that REALLY is messing me up is the disassembly and having the right tools to reach some of the trouble spots. Keep the faith and thank for your help!
Is the trigger wire the stator?
I have a 75 hp 1984 i would like to talk to you
Where does the power wire connect to?
What ended up happening? Was it the switch box?
What years of mercury 100 thru 150 L 6 outboards are the best to buy? Thanks Jim
Love older mercury outboards, in my opinion mercury, has always been number 1. Love your channel. Keep up the good work!!!
Hi , can you tell me is a trim unit for a 90 h.p. is able two be bled .
Would completely removing the rectifier and isolating the three wires, two yellow and one red/black, affect the timing at wide open throttle? I was having a issue with my V6 Blackmax not going over 1500rpm and saw on one of your other videos that it might be due to a bad rectifier. Pulled it off the motor and taped off the wires and it rev'd up under load in the water like it should, but now it has a miss- cutout at WOT. Any ideas?
FYI! I purchased a genuine quicksilver kit from my local dealership. The kit came with a note. Read, you must replace spring and cup. Which are parts of the primer assembly. The new spring allowed the check ball to go into its coils. Causing the engine to run excessively rich, and thats if you got it running.
How do we contact you, I have a 78 1400, and a 79 115hp tower of power, that could use some of your expertise
Son, I have a 1975 1500 and I have rebuilt carbs, made sure getting enough fuel, linked and synced, according to ur video. We even chatted a little about a misunderstanding I had about it. I got it all squared away and running however, when it's put into the water under a load, it goes ok a little then When full throttle just bogs out and won't go any faster. What do u suggest? Thanks in advance.
My alarm started going off as well going to order impellar and t-stats thanks to your video I didn’t even consider a thermostat could be an issue 🤦♂️
Great video !
Just picked up the same motor, you're video is very helpful, I also just realized that you are the same guy.I've seen in a video that blue a inline 6 motor on a small boat. Looks like one of the ones in the Pictures you had
What models take spring and tab inside.
WTH. Gonna have to watch something else with this guys editing lmao
Where can I get the cable anchors at
Hey great video! Do you reuse the flywheel nut?
The title says “how to set it”. Yet you never once showed HOW. You only showed yourself reading the timing. Then you eluded to a screw, but then said no one can see it.
Thanks for the videos they have been a great help. Currently trying to diagnose an 850 switch box still on the motor. Power to red and white but not getting power from switch box to coil. Is the switch box no good or is there something else I can check. Thanks man
Why does my 1988 mariner 115 run perfect at house on muffs. But when drive to lake very hard to get it started. Once started . Its full throttle 5mph. After ideling like that it finally gets on plain and you can feel the motor kicking in and out like fast then kicks back speed then flies again. Once goes thru that evanuly it runs great rest of day
What prop ? Nice set up !
Checkmate speed boat ? Ioved mine ! Good times -
I have an 87 mercury 70 HP 3 cylinder and I'm trying to ohm the trigger. It has a brown, white, violet and black. Do you know the specs? From black to each of the other colors I get 750's for ohms. And when I test the 3 colored wires, not black, together I get 1050 ohms.
Replacement of all ignition coils is mandatory when replacing switchboxes. A single bad coil will damage a switchbox instantly. Engine may still work but we might get overheating from a second spark arriving 90 degrees before the good dpark on time.
THANK YOU!!! This video found my exact problem. I ran all the tests as you were doing on my 35hp and it’s the exact same problem as this one. Part is ordered and on the way!