Loookin for new power!

[NorwegianBoater]

Started lookin for new power for my Gilbert 22, and came over a Merc 200xs. I really like this engine so was wondering if anyone on here with firsthand experience could tell me their experience with it! Reliable engine? Much maintenance needed? Etc..

Cheers

[Cookee]

Originally Posted by NorwegianBoater

Started lookin for new power for my Gilbert 22, and came over a Merc 200xs. I really like this engine so was wondering if anyone on here with firsthand experience could tell me their experience with it! Reliable engine? Much maintenance needed? Etc..

Cheers

Make sure the compressor mounting is tight on a regular basis! Otherwise good motors - if you're going to race it you can bypass the oil level sensor on the oil tank in the cowling to stop it going into guardian mode when the oil froths up from getting shaken about.

A pretty genuine 200hp or a little more as well - if you're not racing it leave it as standard and enjoy!

[NorwegianBoater]

Originally Posted by Cookee

Make sure the compressor mounting is tight on a regular basis! Otherwise good motors - if you're going to race it you can bypass the oil level sensor on the oil tank in the cowling to stop it going into guardian mode when the oil froths up from getting shaken about.

A pretty genuine 200hp or a little more as well - if you're not racing it leave it as standard and enjoy!

Cheers Cookee Could you explain compressor mounting for me as I my mechanical vocabulary is rather limited in English

[Cookee]

Originally Posted by NorwegianBoater

Cheers Cookee Could you explain compressor mounting for me as I my mechanical vocabulary is rather limited in English

They are the bolts that hold the air compressor on that is driven by the belt - is that clear?

[NorwegianBoater]

Originally Posted by Cookee

They are the bolts that hold the air compressor on that is driven by the belt - is that clear?

Yes, cheers