[oUmber]

I was suprised to find out when I took the cover off my motor on my 40 hp Mercury that there was no air filter, is there suppose to be one, if so does anyone have a picture so I can see what I need? more

[Inedible]

Re: No air filter on a 40 hp Mercury

[r1b]

I was suprised to find out when I took the cover off my motor on my 40 hp Mercury that there was no air filter, is there suppose to be one, if so does anyone have a picture so I can see what I need? more

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[bruno666]

My 2014 Optimax has an air filter element. My old 70's Merc 70hp did not.

[Remote]

Maybe the air is dirtier today than it was 40 yrs ago?

[randomguy7]

3500 hrs, that's far above average. Most will never see 1000 hrs, even after several decades.

[laczoka]

the average outboard motor lasts more than 3500 hours.

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