Ranger Z20 Low bottom end great top end

smeglly

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Oct 23, 2008
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The boat is a 2005 Z20 Ranger. 125 Merc. Takes too long out of the hole. Once out, no problem 70 mph easy. Bad or old fuel ? I removed as much fuel as I can and have plans to fill it will premium and a fuel aditive. Any thing else ? Fuel filter ? I bought it used. 160 hours on it. Ran fine one season. Anybody ? Take to the shop ? Please help. Thank you.
 

jevery

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Jun 16, 2006
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Re: Ranger Z20 Low bottom end great top end

You must mean a 225 Merc. I?d refill with fresh gas, add Sta-Bil and Seafoam, put fresh plugs in it and take it out and run it ? See if the problem clears up. Is it idling well and does it sound right when accelerating? Changing filters is a given when you suspect bad fuel, especially the fuel/water seperator between the tank and the engine.
 
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