Merc. 9.9 2005 Engine Trouble

BONeal

Cadet
Joined
Mar 6, 2005
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I recently purchased this motor. I've had it out 3 times so far. The first time everything was good. Followed the break-in procedure. I store the motor upright on a motor stand. Now the motor tops will only go approx. 5 mph. I have it on a 14ft. aluminum with a 25hp Johnson. No extra gas tank or anything. I've tried tilting at all positions. Engine sounds like its bogged down or something at full throttle. Something isn't right, but just don't know what. Any help??<br /><br />Thanks a bunch.
 

Barnacle_Bill

Admiral
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Feb 8, 2004
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Re: Merc. 9.9 2005 Engine Trouble

You don't want to screw up your warranty. Take it back to the dealer.
 

mjbrueck

Petty Officer 2nd Class
Joined
Sep 7, 2004
Messages
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Re: Merc. 9.9 2005 Engine Trouble

I'll bet it's the carb. I always run mine dry now ('02 9.9 4-stroke). If it sat more than a month without being used, I'd have to clean the carburetor. An easy way to check is to choke it and see if it runs better.
 
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