low power 1989 200 merc

del21969

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starts good and runs smooth but will not get over 4200 rpms. new carbs new ignition boxes good compresion good blue spark from the plugs comes out of the hole fine but will not rev over 4200 is also using a lot of gas any ideas
 

Faztbullet

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Re: low power 1989 200 merc

What type of hull and prop & pitch you running? Have you sync & linked the carbs to ensure they are reaching WOT?
 

del21969

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Re: low power 1989 200 merc

this motor on this boat same prop used to push the boat 58 mph at 5600 rpms. yes carbs are all right.was wandering if it could be the stator or maybe clogged exaust.
 
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