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 Mercury 250 Pro XB
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07/21/17 08:42 PM
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Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 19
Ranger522
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Green Horn
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Green Horn
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I have a 2000 Merc 250 pro Xb on my Ranger 522vx. Anyone still running this motor? I'm pretty paranoid (probably read one too many horror stories on here haha). Anything I should be looking out for or doing special for this motor to keep it in top shape? I don't get to fish a lot because of my work schedule. Usually take it out about 5 times a year but plan to start going more often. Any advice would be welcome. Thanks for the help!
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Re: Mercury 250 Pro XB
[Re: Ranger522]
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07/21/17 09:57 PM
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Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 16,881
Pat Goff
TFF Guru
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Carbon is that motors enemy. A good power tune treatment twice a year will keep it fresh.
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Re: Mercury 250 Pro XB
[Re: Ranger522]
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07/22/17 05:21 PM
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Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 12
Buckybass
Green Horn
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Green Horn
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I have this same boat and motor, but mine is now a 522DVX, cause I installed a passenger console and I have the 250 XB, and I love it just bad on gas, probably the most dependable motor I have ever had
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Re: Mercury 250 Pro XB
[Re: Ranger522]
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07/22/17 07:07 PM
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Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 19
Ranger522
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Green Horn
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Yeah same here. It's been a solid motor but you're correct it is a gas drinker. I did the same thing and had a passenger console built and installed after I bought it several years back. So far for me it's been a great boat and motor combo.
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Re: Mercury 250 Pro XB
[Re: Pat Goff]
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07/23/17 10:08 AM
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Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 4,439
Gamblinman
TFF Team Angler
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TFF Team Angler
Joined: Nov 2002
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Carbon is that motors enemy. A good power tune treatment twice a year will keep it fresh. +1. Replace all fuel lines and primer bulb. Have injectors cleaned and flowed. Also the VST. Check bleed lines. Best 3.0 motor Mercury built.
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Re: Mercury 250 Pro XB
[Re: Ranger522]
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07/25/17 01:11 PM
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Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 401
Josh@SCP
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On that motor the best thing you can do for it is prop it to let it turn alot of rpm. Shes a thirsty ole girl but they will build some power.
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