ThorSen
Active Member
- Aug 17, 2017
- 219
- Boat Info
- 2018 SPX 190 OUTBOARD 150
- Engines
- 150 4-stroke Mercury outboard
Greetings CSR from the Great Smokies where the leaves are (finally!) startin’ to put on their show!
I did a quick search first but, came up empty so, here goes,
WHAT COMBINATION OF ratchet devices (universal joints? Flex shafts? Black magic, voodoo? Incantations?) do you use to get a socket onto - and then extract - the # 4 (bottom-most) spark out of a 2018 Mercury 150hp, 4-stroke?
I just winterized our new Mercury 150hp 4-stroke today and, I LOVE THIS ENGINE (hands down friendliest DIY engine)!!!
Prop off, drain and refill lower unit gear lube - Check
Engine oil drained, replace oil filter and fresh new engine oil - Check
Replace Fuel filter - Check
Pull spark Plugs for Inspection - NOT # 4 !!!!!!!!!
Holy cow, I sat there trying to figure out just what in Hades anyone was thinking bringing the side of the lower engine compartment up PAST where the # 4 spark plug is situated!
Anyway, if anyone can describe to me what combination of ratchets YOU use to extract that lowest # 4 spark plug (thinking I need to go by a flexible shaft?) I sure would appreciate it.
(So would my dog - he wants to go for a walk but, I gotta get this last plug pulled! (har-har!
I did a quick search first but, came up empty so, here goes,
WHAT COMBINATION OF ratchet devices (universal joints? Flex shafts? Black magic, voodoo? Incantations?) do you use to get a socket onto - and then extract - the # 4 (bottom-most) spark out of a 2018 Mercury 150hp, 4-stroke?
I just winterized our new Mercury 150hp 4-stroke today and, I LOVE THIS ENGINE (hands down friendliest DIY engine)!!!
Prop off, drain and refill lower unit gear lube - Check
Engine oil drained, replace oil filter and fresh new engine oil - Check
Replace Fuel filter - Check
Pull spark Plugs for Inspection - NOT # 4 !!!!!!!!!
Holy cow, I sat there trying to figure out just what in Hades anyone was thinking bringing the side of the lower engine compartment up PAST where the # 4 spark plug is situated!
Anyway, if anyone can describe to me what combination of ratchets YOU use to extract that lowest # 4 spark plug (thinking I need to go by a flexible shaft?) I sure would appreciate it.
(So would my dog - he wants to go for a walk but, I gotta get this last plug pulled! (har-har!