Outboard timing belt replacement

[C08]

Bearing in mind the extremely low power of an outboard engine compared to a car engine (20hp) do people regularly change timing belts as per manufacturers recommendations, my handbook says inspect every 100 hours and replace as necessary?

 

[PaulRainbow]

Bearing in mind the extremely low power of an outboard engine compared to a car engine (20hp) do people regularly change timing belts as per manufacturers recommendations, my handbook says inspect every 100 hours and replace as necessary?

seems a perfectly reasonable recommendation to me, i'd follow it. The power might be low, but the belt will be smaller too.

 

[steve66]

Bearing in mind the extremely low power of an outboard engine compared to a car engine (20hp) do people regularly change timing belts as per manufacturers recommendations, my handbook says inspect every 100 hours and replace as necessary?

It does say check and replace if needed. Personally I think that's good advise

 

[Heckler]

Bearing in mind the extremely low power of an outboard engine compared to a car engine (20hp) do people regularly change timing belts as per manufacturers recommendations, my handbook says inspect every 100 hours and replace as necessary?

I watched two mechanics working changing the cam belts on the Maritme Police Rib in Bruces yard in Faro the other month. 250. hp each?

 

[Fishtigua]

Timing belt on a lower power outboard? 100 hours or 5 years sounds about right. Also replace the bolt/washer as they a wear part too.