Mercury outboard part question

[oteps]

I have a 1986 mercury black max 175. I need the oil pump arm, it goes between the oil pump ans throttle linkage. Its getting worn out and I am afraid its going to fall off. The local boat shop says its no longer available. Any ideas where I can get one?

[jasoncooperpcola]

Have you checked boats.net ? If they dont have it, then maybe its time to premix.

[spareparts]

i probably got one laying around, but I agree, with Jason, at the age of that engine, you probably need to premix

[phatdaddy]

i, also will look around and let you know monday

[oteps]

So i should just start premixing? Thats a pain, but I would hate to fry my engine because of an oil pump. I guess I will look into what i have to do to remove the injection system.

[phatdaddy]

that is a hot topic of debate, i have a 94 merc and still use the injection system. i feel i am on borrowed time,but i love the convienence. the motor just runs better . i do inspect my hoses and make sure my pump is pumping the correct amount about once a year, but i also carry a spare gallon of oil and at the first hint of trouble, i dump it in the gas tank. the problem with that is sometimes the first hint is when the motor seizes.

if you have ANY doubts, i'd premix...

[jasoncooperpcola]

And lets not forget the electronic oil injection upgrade.

[phatdaddy]

I have one that is 5.5 inches and one that is 3.5 inches, do you know which one you need?

[oteps]

I need the one thats 3.5 inches long. Would you want to sell one?

[macojoe]

I lost a Yamaha to oil injection once After that I always premixed till now with the new HDPI I have. One thing I do every spring (use to before and forgot) is run a tank of premix with the injection, Watch the oil tank to make sure injection is working, then its straight gas. I know its getting double oil that way but after a long winter nap I bet it needs it.