99 merc force 120

[wraenking]

hey guys. i am still waiting to get my boat in the water. a mechaninc has it and says there is water getting into one of the cylanders even after a new head gasket. he is trying to push me into buying a new engine. i guess i want to know if i take it to a merc repair shop, what kind of costs am i looking at? from the easiest to hardest repair, and costs. thanks a lot.<br /><br />and if someone knows a good place in central jersey, please let me know!!

 

[JerseyJim]

Re: 99 merc force 120

try trixies in bayville...he is fair (albeit he has a 2 week wait for motors) on his prices and tells it like it is... if you need the number (he's listed) i will look it up for you...

 

[wraenking]

Re: 99 merc force 120

thank a lot jim. i actually was going to call there yesterday. i just dont think my mechanic wants to put the time in. the motor does not have a lot of hours on it, and i would love to ride her until shes dead. thanks again jim.!!

 

[wraenking]

Re: 99 merc force 120

well, i tried them, they wont work on forces. this i can tell is going to be a pain!!

 

[JerseyJim]

Re: 99 merc force 120

ack...dunno what to tell you....your mechanic may be right though in pushing you towards a new motor...the powerhead replacement could be more than a new motor ...try calling around to like Marine Max, New Jersy Outboards, etc etc to see who can do work on it..<br /><br />my brother has a 97 force 75hp and trixies works on that one (however he only has needed water pumps, and below the powerhead the force shares all the merc parts)

 

[wraenking]

Re: 99 merc force 120

thanks again jim. i called garden state marina in point (right down the road from my slip), and they said they work on them. i will try to see if he can tell me what i need before dumping a lot of money into it. unfortunately i just had to but a new truck, so the funds are low. all part of owning a boat!!

 

[wraenking]

Re: 99 merc force 120

before i forget, trixies said they dont have powerheads. how do theyy know thats what it needs? cant it just be some kind of gasket?

 

[9675hpforce]

Re: 99 merc force 120

Bet your motor is fine, why do you think there is water in a cyl?