I have an 80 horse 1982 mercury, S/N 5903169, Model 1080520.<br />The problem is that it has low power and/or dies when put into forward or reverse gear.<br />Once I get it past the lower rpm's, it runs great. I have tried leaning it out<br />but then it tends to starve. The carbs have been rebuilt. I have<br />checked the reeds and they appear to be fine. The plugs are fine and the plug wires <br />are new. The choke does not seem to be a problem either. It appears to be operating fine.<br />I have read that another potenial problem could be the plastic bleed inserts. I am wanting<br />to check them out but am not sure which side of the engine the bypass cover is on in which<br />the inserts are located (coils side or fuel pump side)? I am a DIY'er and am wondering if<br />putting in new inserts (if that is the problem) is something I can do......without a total <br />engine tear-down. What do you advise. Any other suggestions or pointers? Thanks, <br />in advance.
