I have a 2018 SPX 210 OB that I have run off Clearwater on a decent day. Stayed dry. I have a video of it but can't upload it.
This is a couple of pics that day so you can see the chop that day. The ride was pretty smooth. Handles the chop well.
Yes on single axle brakes, forward axle. I had thought of that but seems like like a lot of heat being transferred from the rotor to the hub in such a short amount of time.
Pads are still in good shape after 5 years.
When I tow to the ramp with a little rust on the rotors, the rust is still...
I have not pulled them. Just lubed with the grease gun. No grease is leaking from the hub so I assume the seals are still good. Brakes are only on front axle.
On my 2018 duel axle Karavan for my SPX 210, I have noticed that the forward axle bearings on both sides gets hot even on short trips around 10 miles or less. The bearings on the rear axle stay cool.
Both axles have been maintained with grease.
Any ideas what is going on to have both bearings...
I forgot to reply with my results. I noticed that I was not having to adjust the throttle on plane to correct cavitation. The best kept secret in the service departments is the bore sleeve to prevent cavitation. Now I will see how long it last.
It does work and have absolutely no idea why...
Seems like this is a secret that few service people know about.
What was the part number Mercury gave you? The one I purchased is 8M0054695.
I have not had a chance to install it and test it yet.
Thanks
I did replace the Flo-Torgue sleeve and that did not change anything. I looked up the model number on Boats.net and came up with #27 Sleeve bore that is not on the shaft. I will put on one and see if that solves the problem.
Thanks to everyone for their input!
I purchased new. I do not recall ever seeing a prop sleeve on it. I had the motor lowered to the correct hole, one down from the top hole. I did discover that if I trim the motor up just a little from all the way down that it helped out on eliminating cavitation on the hole shot.
When I...
How would I tell if my 2018 merc 150 uses the prop bore sleeve? I have slippage/cavitation at plane and if I back off the throttle just a little the prop grabs again and I maintain speed at a lower rpm. Prop is OEM.
Currently my prop does not have one and it was suggested by a shop manager...
Checking the maintenance Manual, it refers to it as being a low pressure fuel filter.
Is a propeller bore sleeve standard on the ‘18 150 4 stroke? Mine never has had one. It is mentioned in the Manual if equipped. I have no idea if mine should have the bore sleeve.