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03-14-2013, 03:19 PM #1Junior Member
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Merc 225 2.5 promax question
Hey Guys,
I am new to this forum and thought I would ask your opinion on my situation. I currently have a 225 2.5 Merc Promax with a Torque Master lower unit (lower unit has less than 15 hours on it)
When running the past weekend I blew my #4 Piston, my mechanic says I should find a motor that is easier to service i.e. find parts for... I know there is still some value in my motor but I am torn between sourcing another motor or just rebuilding mine.
Any suggestions will be appreciated
DB
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03-14-2013, 04:00 PM #2
225 Pro Max is no harder to work on than a 150,175 or 200 EFI. JMO. The problen may be the mechanic not the engine.
Dave1980 Cougar 19 tunnel,90 2.4L Bridgeport EFI in middle of restoration.
1988 BAJA Sunsport 186, 96 225 Pro Max
79 12' Auminum, 95 Merc 9.9
RIP Stu
"So many idiots, so few bullets"
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03-14-2013, 04:13 PM #3
225PM is really just a very basic factory modified fishing motor... easy to work on and parts are easy to find...
id look for a different mechanic....
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03-14-2013, 04:21 PM #4Junior Member
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I was wondering that... Anyone you guys would recommend in the Southeast region preferably in Georgia?
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03-14-2013, 05:31 PM #5
call mike clemons in augusta,hell take great care of you,tim,ps name of his bus, is outback outboards,
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03-14-2013, 05:45 PM #6
dbienfait, all great advice above!! The 225PM is a great and very reliable motors!!
BTW, welcome to the site!
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03-15-2013, 07:44 AM #11Junior Member
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hahaha Thanks guys, I will give Mike a call. Im having a buddy pick up my rig from the current shop that its at because I am headed off to Bristol for the weekend. I'll give him a shout about mid week next week to see if I can drop it off. Again guys I appreciate the input, my current mechanic made me feel like I had a piece of **** pushing my boat.
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we are located in key largo fl. shipping for your motor will cost you 300$ round trip. we do promax motors all the time, we are doing three of them right now that were shipped in. all powerheads rebuilt here get fully serviced and machined in house, then installed on a test boat to be run before shipping back to the costumer. we offer stock and performance rebuilds. great price, warrantee, and service. quick turn around. give a call to talk about prices and options.
thanks chris carson, ccms 800 329 2725.
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03-15-2013, 09:59 AM #13Junior Member
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Thanks Chris, whats the avg price for the rebuild?
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03-15-2013, 12:01 PM #14Supporting Vendor
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Good block and crank is around 3200$,600 $ more for stage one upgrade...
all cylinders bored,new pistons/bearings,etc
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03-15-2013, 08:17 PM #15
Paul Nichols up in Chattanooga is very good as well.