2005 Mercury 60 hp four stroke - backfiring and stalling out. Once or twice a year, motor will bogg down, backfire, and stall out. I've been removing the fuel filter, dumping the gas in it, and restarting, and the problem goes away completely. Is this most likely a result of using ethanol gas that has sat too long or contains water (didn't see any water)?
Additionally, the tube from my lower unit up to my consel was torn from my last trip out (pinched in the trim???). Anybody know what this tube is for? Gauges were working fine... Can't think of anything that this tube would have a purpose for.
Thanks,
Dan
Additionally, the tube from my lower unit up to my consel was torn from my last trip out (pinched in the trim???). Anybody know what this tube is for? Gauges were working fine... Can't think of anything that this tube would have a purpose for.
Thanks,
Dan