Lol. Ya ok. I'll keep my current set up and look for a new guy. :)

prop that pick up truck 454 for 6000 rpm and you'll be shopping for a new 502 sooner than you thought. :lolhit:

I doubt a real OEM Merc marine tech told him this. Maybe some craigslist jake of all trades claimed marine mechanic or possible an outboard only tech --- with that said do you know the credentials of the mechanic whom told you this ?

The mechanic at my marina. He has 20 years experience. So I hear. No info on his actual ability tho. Cannot confirm if he is awesome or crap. But I've decided to do nothing ATM.

Thanks for that link! My prop is a 23 mirage btw