Search results

  1. A

    Is this a good idea?

    I was told to mix my fuel abit rich cause of the age of the motor, is this a good idea or should I mix it perfect 50:1. It's a 76 merc 700. It seems to bog out on launch could this be my problem. Previous thks.............
  2. A

    Water seperator + merc

    How can I check my water seperator on my merc 700. Could this efect performance if not working properly. If so what would it cause the motor to do? (would it show signs on the plugs?) Previous thks
  3. A

    Controls ( throtle response)

    1977 merc 700, how can I check to make sure my throtle is responding properly. Just to make sure it's going to full throtle. Previous thks to responders............:)
  4. A

    1977 merc 700, wont launch

    I have a current thread for loss of power I was told to adjust the idle screw so it ran a bit rich but it doesn't seem to have changed. I also adjusted the idle in fwd the way the manual said to. Boat thundercraft wildcat II 16 feet. Motor and boat are a combo pck since new. I'm the second...
  5. A

    1971 merc loss of power

    Motor is in tip top shape, but when under power it takes a long time to get the boat on plane and up to speed. Carbs have been done, compression is good, fuel is 50:1, tank vent is full open. Once boat is on plane it goes like crazy, just no bottom end. Plugs seem to get a coating off oil on...
Top