Mercury 90 hp 6 cyl catch fire

[mgsolakis]

What would cause a 1986 Mercury 90 hp, six cyl to catch fire upon being started?

 

[oldman570]

Re: Mercury 90 hp 6 cyl catch fire

Gas fumes and the starter brushes arching or a bad electric connection on the starting wiring, that will arch is can state a fire when starting the motor. Cracked fuel lined, flooding of the carb bowls. or any fuel leak and everything can make a fire teal quick when the cowling is on the motor. JMO
Oldman570

 

[mgsolakis]

Re: Mercury 90 hp 6 cyl catch fire

Is an engine that has suffered a fire salvageable? I assume the coils and all the electronics would have to be replaced.

 

[Mi duckdown]

Re: Mercury 90 hp 6 cyl catch fire

Depends on the damage, and as how soon as the fire was put out.? Pics??

 

[mgsolakis]

Re: Mercury 90 hp 6 cyl catch fire

How do I post a picture?