Boatweiser
New Member
- Feb 18, 2013
- 88
- Boat Info
- '09 43 Sundancer
'14 Formula 310 BR
F 350 diesel
Past
262 Cobalt BR
340 Sundancer
40 Sundancer
- Engines
- 480 Zeus
I just bought an '09 43 DA that has an open service bulletin to update the anode trim tabs to the new 2 peice configuration. Apparently these tabs come loose and cause a vibration. According to the technician and the bulletin there is a dedicated drill that must be purchased in order to complete the work. The drill costs about as much as the repair does for both parts and labor! Since there are only two pod drives on our lake there isnt a great demand for the tool. Does anyone know where a tool might be rented in the New England area? Or has anyone else had to purchase the same tool that might be willing to recoup some of their investment by selling off a used one?
Service Bulletin
Bulletin No. 2009-73R1CMD 2009-13R1
Circulate to: Sales Manager Accounting Service Manager Technician Parts Manager
THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS CONFIDENTIAL AND PROTECTED BY COPYRIGHT AND IS THE PROPERTY OF MERCURY MARINE.
This document is provided for the sole and exclusive use of the original recipient as prescribed by Mercury Marine and may not be distributed or copied, digitally or otherwise,without the prior written consent of Mercury Marine.
2009-73R1 MARCH 2010 © 2010 Mercury Marine Page 1 / 2
Service Replacement for One‑Piece Anodes on Zeus Trim Tabs
Models Affected
Models Covered Serial NumberAll Zeus pod drives 0M957858 to 0M963370
Situation
The sacrificial anode located on the trim tab of the Zeus drive was changed from a large one‑piece anode to a more service‑friendlytwo‑piece anode.
25261 41251
One-piece anode Two-piece anode
Correction
The new two‑piece anode replaces the one‑piece anode. The installation of the two‑piece anode requires a drilling fixture to locatethe new anodes properly on the trim tab.
NOTE: The drill fixture is a special tool. The purchase of the tool is the responsibility of the servicing dealer.
Parts Required
The drill fixture tool includes a special drill bit needed to drill the trim tab.Qty. Description Part Number1 Drill fixture tool and special 23/64 inch drill bit (tool is reusable—only one required) 91‑879150A72The special drill bit can be ordered separately if additional are required.Qty. Description Part Number1 Drill bit, 23/64 inch 91‑879150155
NOTE: The trim tab is naval bronze—a hard metal. Use a slow‑turning drill and lubricate the drill bit with industrial cutting fluidduring the drilling process.
If the anodes are eroded or damaged, refer to
Warranty, you may need to order additional parts:Service Replacement for One-Piece Anodes on Zeus Trim Tabs
THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS CONFIDENTIAL AND PROTECTED BY COPYRIGHT AND IS THE PROPERTY OF MERCURY MARINE.
This document is provided for the sole and exclusive use of the original recipient as prescribed by Mercury Marine and may not be distributed or copied, digitally or otherwise,without the prior written consent of Mercury Marine.
Page 2 / 2 © 2010 Mercury Marine MARCH 2010 2009-73R1Qty. Description Part Number1 Anode kit (one kit required per drive) 879150A65
Warranty
Replacement of anodes, a normal maintenance procedure, is the responsibility of the boat owner and is not covered by warranty.However, for the one time event of replacement of an original one piece trim tab anode with a two piece anode set, CMD will pay2.5 hrs. labor per pod to perform the conversion. The boat owner will be responsible for 0.5 hour labor per pod (normal time toreplace an anode) and the cost of the anode kit.Submit a warranty claim through your normal warranty‑processing channel, listing:• MerCruiser serial number• Labor code and flat rateLabor Code Flat RateSB25 2.5
Old Part or Parts:
1.
USA and Canada: Scrap
2. Outside the USA and Canada: Follow instructions issued by your Marine Power International office or by your distributor.