Drive Help - Merc #6 Wet Sump vs. Dry Sump??
 

Hello people and how are you.... I have never had a pair of Merc 6's so I am new to the units. What is the main difference between Wet and Dry sump? Advantages, disadvantages?

Thanks in advance...

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Re: Drive Help - Merc #6 Wet Sump vs. Dry Sump??
 

There is huge differences.
-Powerloss is big.
-Temperature of oil.
-The amount of oil the drive takes.
I would defiantly recommend having your drives switched from wet sump to dry sump Especially if you are looking for some good results with your boat.
Thanks, Cam-shaft.

Re: Drive Help - Merc #6 Wet Sump vs. Dry Sump??
 

Thanks for the info! How much does the conversion kit cost and who makes it??

Re: Drive Help - Merc #6 Wet Sump vs. Dry Sump??
 

Contact Craig Colabella: 407-498-0094
Craig has a lot of #6 experience and used to work at Merc's Lake X. He's converting my drives now.

Re: Drive Help - Merc #6 Wet Sump vs. Dry Sump??
 

Are there any physical diferences between the wet sump vs dry sump? Would a purpose built dry sump be better than a converted drive?

Re: Drive Help - Merc #6 Wet Sump vs. Dry Sump??
 

No physical differences, dry sumps hold 1 gal of oil, wet sumps hold 4 gal,
dry sumps have an internal oil pump, same gears,bearings,etc

I think with todays synthetic oils there is not as much of a hp loss between the drives as before...

Re: Drive Help - Merc #6 Wet Sump vs. Dry Sump??
 

It's actually closer to 5 gallons each than 4 for the wet-sumps.:cool: :drink: