TMIKE - POWERHEAD

[okeespec]

Mike,

I was curious about the outcome of your Powerhead from last year. I am waiting on my lower unit to be replaced at BassPro and have Progressive Insurance. Did your insurance company cover that and were they cool?

Just curious incase I ever have that happen to me. I am a little nervous now to run WOT. I have a 200 EFI (2000) Merc. What can I do to not have my p.h. blow?

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Thanks Mike.

[Mike Bucca]

Okeespec, The only way you will get your powerhead covered is if your engine is out of warranty. Insurance doesn't cover Powerheads. What I did is I sold my entire engine to a power head company for 2K. They paid for shipping and all and I got a new engine directly from Mercury.

The only thing you can do to prevent from blowing your powerhead is pray. LOL. All brand engines will blow. I personally have been lucky. 25 years and this was my first one. Just make sure you use good oil and ring free to reduce carbon build up. Thats the 2 best things you can do for your engine.

Mike