2002 Merc 50 hp 2 stroke experiences
BNelson
Posted 6/13/2012 9:00 AM (#564896)
Subject: 2002 Merc 50 hp 2 stroke experiences





Location: Contrarian Island		anyone have any experiences w this motor? someone suggested to take out the oil pump or bypass it and just mix the oil in the gas ....anyone ever do that ? or is it easy to do? thanks
Shep
Posted 6/13/2012 9:19 AM (#564906 - in reply to #564896)
Subject: RE: 2002 Merc 50 hp 2 stroke experiences





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Good motors. Carburated, so not great on gas. No issues with the oil injection systems.

Oil injection issues were on the older VRO systems of another mfg. Evinrude/Johnson or Yammy. One of those.
BNelson
Posted 6/13/2012 9:44 AM (#564914 - in reply to #564896)
Subject: Re: 2002 Merc 50 hp 2 stroke experiences





Location: Contrarian Island		cool thanks for info.....it is just my up north puddle jumper motor so the 6 gallon tank might last the season! ; )
Shep
Posted 6/13/2012 10:29 AM (#564929 - in reply to #564914)
Subject: Re: 2002 Merc 50 hp 2 stroke experiences





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That's the 3 cyl, right? Not the "Classic 50" 4 cylinder.

I'd suggest Synthetic oil, like Amsoil. Run cleaner, smoke less, easier on the plugs. Also, add Stabil and Quick-Kleen to the tank and run it through the season, if it sits for periods of time.
BNelson
Posted 6/13/2012 10:50 AM (#564937 - in reply to #564929)
Subject: Re: 2002 Merc 50 hp 2 stroke experiences





Location: Contrarian Island		yah 3 cylinder i believe...this one
guy that owned it had been using the optimax oil in it.....

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sworrall
Posted 6/13/2012 11:42 AM (#564955 - in reply to #564896)
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin		I have one strapped to the back of the X170T. Great motor. We've had it since 2003 with no issues, and Slamr ran it for a couple years.
BNelson
Posted 6/13/2012 11:44 AM (#564956 - in reply to #564896)
Subject: Re: 2002 Merc 50 hp 2 stroke experiences





Location: Contrarian Island		what oil do you use Steve?
sworrall
Posted 6/13/2012 12:03 PM (#564963 - in reply to #564896)
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin		Been using Wal Mart TCW3 oil since the start, and run Sea Foam every other tank.
Shep
Posted 6/13/2012 4:24 PM (#565056 - in reply to #564963)
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Opti oil is overkill. I just like the synthetics for less smoke, and easier on the plugs.
VMS
Posted 6/13/2012 10:15 PM (#565116 - in reply to #564896)
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Location: Elk River, Minnesota		Hiya,

I agree with Shep on this one... His suggestion of Amsoil is an excellent choice!!. I have been running the HP injector oil in my 2 stroke motors and have yet to foul a plug from trolling, or for any other reason while running. It is only a couple dollars more than name brand oil, and...AND if you can find a local independent Amsoil dealer, you might be able to get it within a dollar of the name brands.

Steve