verado 350 sci JUNK!

**Mr. Demeanor** · 01-30-2016, 10:28 PM

Put a tiny prop on it and see if it will spin up.
Better yet a test prop if they have one. Wont even have to take it off the trailer.
That would eliminate some possibilities.

**Mr. Demeanor** · 01-30-2016, 10:31 PM

If you havent already check in over at http://www.veradoclub.com/
While there are some knowledgable guys here this is more of a two stroke crowd. Glen over at Verado Club is a good dude.
DO not start out over there saying these motors are junk.

**quad143** · 01-30-2016, 10:56 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Demeanor

If you havent already check in over at http://www.veradoclub.com/
While there are some knowledgable guys here this is more of a two stroke crowd. Glen over at Verado Club is a good dude.
DO not start out over there saying these motors are junk.

Been there all told me to let the shop figure it out well 5 months no boat and no fishing is not what I bought a 25k motor for. .....21 pitch is small as I have cause j have always ran a 23 to 25 on this boat with the other verados....guess after 5 months it is time to get a little nasty with mercury

**samari** · 01-30-2016, 11:02 PM

Do you know what the load percent is showing while running out of the water?

If it's a mechanical problem there would defiantly be metal in the oil or gear lube.

I've seen the shift motors cause some odd problems like this.

**outasite** · 01-30-2016, 11:13 PM

Do these have a break in mode that it may be stuck in?

**quad143** · 01-30-2016, 11:17 PM

Originally Posted by outasite

Do these have a break in mode that it may be stuck in?

That was the first thing I asked according to mercury racing division they do not have any kind of break in mode that I could get stuck into mercury is without a clue on this and has tried everything they could think of

**mn808gade** · 01-31-2016, 12:00 AM

had a yam not rev up because of a oil restriction problem once(filter).had a 115 merc(yam block)not rev up (oil pump not turning up full rpm's)low oil press= computer restricting R's (limp mode ) but would not through code.just thoughts-th

**quad143** · 01-31-2016, 12:03 AM

Originally Posted by mn808gade

had a yam not rev up because of a oil restriction problem once(filter).had a 115 merc(yam block)not rev up (oil pump not turning up full rpm's)low oil press= computer restricting R's (limp mode ) but would not through code.just thoughts-th

I know on my smart craft guage the oil pressure is good at idle and wot.......so I'm not sure....my gut feel is still something in the computer

**mr fun** · 01-31-2016, 03:40 AM

Originally Posted by quad143

I have owned a 200 inline 4 on this boat pushed it 53 mph.

They are all scratching their head. Mercury has admitted something is going on can't figure it out. I have had the motor in the shop since octoboer with no solid answers. I bought the motor October 6. Put 20 hrs on it and and has been in the shop since then. I am furious with mercury however I can't get any answers.

there is no such animal.

**Toffen** · 01-31-2016, 04:26 AM

Hi!

Would it be possible to borrow a 350 sci ecu from anyone?

cheers Toffen

**powerabout** · 01-31-2016, 06:28 AM

cant believe the dealer hasnt got the Merc service rep to pay a visit with a full set of electrics ( or another dressed powerhead)
how does it work in the USA?

**BUZZIN' DOZEN** · 01-31-2016, 06:50 AM

Originally Posted by mr fun

there is no such animal.

The animal

Four-Cylinder 200 hp

**2jz** · 01-31-2016, 08:38 AM

IMO your looking in the places for solutions to your problem. We are all here to help in anyway we can but the fact of the matter is its a brand new motor with issues right out the box and he shouldn't have to be on forums doing homework for mercury. My advice is get a attorney involved that dealer sold you a lemon.