Known problems of mid-range 3 cyl. loopers from the '90s?

saumon

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Hi guys,<br /><br />first of all, please excuse my english (i'm french speaking). I want to ask you something, cause i know some of you see a lot of different engines.<br /><br />It's not a rush, cause i don't have any problem with it, but i just want to know if there's some known problems or reliability issues with my engine. It's a 1993 Merc 60hp 3 cyl. on wich i do the regular basic maintenance (decarb, change the plugs and l/u oil once a year and the impeller every two years. had also replaced the starter solenoid, the l/u seals, do a complete overhaul of the tilt/trim unit and of the carbs, also replaced the t-stat, is that enough? :D ). <br /><br />I've heard of some switchboxes failure ($$$), any other common problems? In the other hand, the oil injection system seems to be very reliable.<br /><br />Thanks.<br />Steve<br /><br />(3 years ago, i don't knew nothing about outbards mech, now, thanks to this board and some helpful members, i love to play with my engine, as long as the costs stay reasonnables. So, again, thanks to JB, Laddies, rodbolt, AMD, KClost, Dhadley, WBW and all those who helped me and post so helpful information.)
 

Laddies

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Re: Known problems of mid-range 3 cyl. loopers from the '90s?

saumon, the ign.systems can be troublesome, not as bad up here in the north, its cooler I think. I don't care for the 3 cyl. engines to much, the 4s were smoother, but we have used the in rental with good service, so I guess my awnser would have to be give it good maintance and don,t worry about it--Bob
 

Clams Canino

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Re: Known problems of mid-range 3 cyl. loopers from the '90s?

Overall those triples are pretty reliable. <br /><br />-W
 

phatmanmike

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Re: Known problems of mid-range 3 cyl. loopers from the '90s?

i had a 1990 tripple 90hp , and i kick myself daily for ever selling it!<br /><br />very strong, very very strong, never broke down, not once, ever!<br /><br />id buy another in a heartbeat
 

rodbolt

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Re: Known problems of mid-range 3 cyl. loopers from the '90s?

only real issue I ever had with them was stator failures, some did not most did but its all a part of having an outboard, or most any marine powerplant.
 

saumon

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Re: Known problems of mid-range 3 cyl. loopers from the '90s?

Thanks for your input guys!
 
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