2001 Mercury 60hp EFI tiller in saltwater?
bshep
Posted 11/1/2013 8:52 AM (#671333)
Subject: 2001 Mercury 60hp EFI tiller in saltwater?




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All I know how to do is change the oil....

Anyone know if this motor can be used in Saltwater? Any modifications and special maintenance needed? If not, can it be converted somehow?

Appreciate any insight shared!
kjgmh
Posted 11/1/2013 10:02 AM (#671346 - in reply to #671333)
Subject: Re: 2001 Mercury 60hp EFI tiller in saltwater?





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Location: Hayward, WI		No differences, just be sure to flush it out and wash it down after every use.
bshep
Posted 11/1/2013 10:09 AM (#671350 - in reply to #671346)
Subject: Re: 2001 Mercury 60hp EFI tiller in saltwater?




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You the man.
Shep
Posted 11/4/2013 11:04 AM (#671754 - in reply to #671350)
Subject: Re: 2001 Mercury 60hp EFI tiller in saltwater?





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Depending on how long you'll be using it in saltwater, you may want to change the sacrificial anode . Zinc and aluminum anodes are used in saltwater; magnesium anodes for fresh water applications.

If available for that motor, that is.
bshep
Posted 11/4/2013 11:44 AM (#671769 - in reply to #671333)
Subject: Re: 2001 Mercury 60hp EFI tiller in saltwater?




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Thanks big Shep! You rock.