Drive Belt Shredded

stillstandin 06-02-2003, 12:20 PM

Coming into the boat ramp yesterday, and heard a slap noise, pulled open the engine cover, and found the belt was shredding, pieces were everywhere. Called the dealership today, apperently merc has had a issue with pullies being out of line. Has anybody else had a problem like this?? And shouldnt this be convered under warranty??

stillstandin 06-02-2003, 12:20 PM

Also, the boat only has 28 hours on it

(krbaugh) · (krbaugh) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 06-02-2003, 1:01 PM

Yes they had this problem. Yes it will be under warranty. Assuming your boat is still in warranty

stillstandin 06-02-2003, 1:11 PM

Ya, I bought it last August, so its within a year

(salty87) · (salty87) **Join Date: Jul 2002** 06-02-2003, 2:24 PM

be careful opening the engine cover with belts flapping around and the engine running....that could leave a mark!

stillstandin 06-02-2003, 2:34 PM

HEHHEHEHEHEH, Luckily it didnt, but nothing worse then shredded rubber melting all over you engine..I think Im gonna ask the dealership to clean it.

(wakemonster) · (wakemonster) **Join Date: Aug 2002** 06-05-2003, 8:38 AM

yep, my friend bought a new Centurion and his belt shredded 3 times before the dealer re-aligned the pulleys to correct the problem... He's good to go now.

mmascari 06-05-2003, 2:17 PM

Mercruiser 315mpi had a recall for this problem. Mine shredded while we were at the Delta on a Tuesday. We were stranded for a couple hours before someone came by and assisted.

mmascari 06-05-2003, 2:18 PM

oops... I meant 350mpi, 315hp.

stillstandin 06-05-2003, 2:19 PM

Mark, did you buy your supreme at Tracy Boat, and if you did, did you have any problem getting it fixed???

(trash) · (trash) **Join Date: Jul 2001** 06-05-2003, 2:32 PM

what years of engine does this recall cover?

Trash

mmascari 06-05-2003, 4:11 PM

Yes I did buy it from Tracy Boat. It was warrantied and they fixed it the same day I brought it in.