Since they found the issue with only having a few motors in existence, it's not called a recall....duh. It's called a "my bad, you probably, might, should, let us re-do those for you and we will act like nothing happened"

I like the engines... But to each their own, I'm calling this a recall that hit pretty quick. Of course Merc would have given the answer they did ("nothing is wrong, don't worry") as would any corporation given a way out like this.

Instead of a recall, it would be safe to call it an "update", as most automotive manufacturers do.

From what i have been told, the valve seats were not "defective" and there were no "safety concerns over a manufacturing defect that may cause harm to the user." The newer material reportedly is "better."

My educated guess is that if the material was "defective" Mercury Racing would have demanded the engines back immediately rather than letting Cigarette, Formula and Nor-Tech make their own decisions.

Guys, I really have no dog in this fight. I am reporting what the key principal involved has said on the subject. I made the appropriate phone call and reported what I was told accordingly. If you have a problem with the semantics of the headline, I can accept that.

If your product is superior to Mercury Racing promote it. Show me a plug and play engine package I can sell with no issues and I will entertain the idea.

Until then you are telling the G.P. the boats we build with the engines we use are garbage.

Why?

Ilmor!

Merc did right end of story not defective parts just better ones I bet they are putting in Molstar 90 seats NASCAR stuff put them in my heads great for endurance

That probably is a better and more accurate word for what happened. Think about the software world, for example. If "updates" were "recalls" my Microsoft Office stuff would be getting a recall every month.

Not apples to apples, of course, but you get my drift.

It's kind of like the difference between "correction" and "retraction" in publishing. With correction, you kick yourself and vow to work harder. With retraction, you lose your job.

Good for them, better they catch it now and take care of the problem instead of doing what the did with the header issue on the 525's. Can't count how many headers I had to replace at my expense. Also the damage done to at least one motor, that I had to pay for. I'm surprised that no one put forth a class action against CMI and Mercury.

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I was not bashing Mercury Racing for returning the first six engines for a "update' "recall" quite to the contrary I was giving them praise in the post for improving their product and standing behind it with a better product. I was just making a point of the fact when you bring an engine back in for valve seat replacement it always appears to be what many would call a "recall"
My comments were not to put a bad reflection on Mercury or its products but a good reflection of a manufacturer who is making their product better. And as I said in the post, wish they could have done the same for the header issue.

Kudos to you and your fine reputation for a quality, great performing and reliable boat! Hope you continue to grow and prosper in this difficult business. I am glad there are companies like Mercury and Ilmor who can supply you with great power and drive packages that help sell your product.

Sorry to have ruffled some feathers, my apology.

Best Regards,
Ray @ Raylar