egerrity
Member
Hello all
I am working on a deal on a boat that has a 2008 Merc 496 MAG bravo 3 drive. The boat has 219 hours on it. I have copies of current owners maintenance records that only are for one year.
It includes usual spring make ready stuff. In august of 2014 the gimbal, universals, o ring, carrier assem, and universal bellows were replaced because it started making noise.
I have visually inspected the engine in sept, and heard it run while in the water. All looks like new. I will be having the survey and mechanical inspection done for the sale.
I have heard about the issues with the cool fuel pump, and injectors for engines of this age..
Are there any other issues I should look out for other than the usual corrosion issues with the drive.
Any feedback on this engine would be great. The boat is a 2008 Formula 260 SS
Thanks
I am working on a deal on a boat that has a 2008 Merc 496 MAG bravo 3 drive. The boat has 219 hours on it. I have copies of current owners maintenance records that only are for one year.
It includes usual spring make ready stuff. In august of 2014 the gimbal, universals, o ring, carrier assem, and universal bellows were replaced because it started making noise.
I have visually inspected the engine in sept, and heard it run while in the water. All looks like new. I will be having the survey and mechanical inspection done for the sale.
I have heard about the issues with the cool fuel pump, and injectors for engines of this age..
Are there any other issues I should look out for other than the usual corrosion issues with the drive.
Any feedback on this engine would be great. The boat is a 2008 Formula 260 SS
Thanks