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wevans wrote:Mike's Marine "back when they would talk to me" said that I shouldn't ever have to replace the timing belt! I have over 1400 HRS on it now and never been changed I think I changed the filter once, a few years ago
Damn my hide The motor started flooding out on me today "shouldda just kept my mouth shut"
Jinx!
To fish, or not to fish, . . . those are the answers.
Ended up finding a Gates belt that fit right and it works fine for $15. Ran the moter up to 5500 rpm's
(I usually cruise at 4200-4300) I bought 2 for half the price of the Merc belt. If anyone else has a 115 Opti I can give you the part# for Napa. As a spare it could get you out of a jamb. And it can be put on by hand(no tools needed).
said that I shouldn't ever have to replace the timing belt! I have over 1400 HRS on it now and never been changed
I think I changed the filter once, a few years ago
