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I have mercury 2001 saltwater series 150 hp carb twin engines that are not performing like they did last year i get 25 mph at 5600 rpm when last year i was getting 45 mph 5600 rpm and motors stall at full throttle before boat gets on plane..
Motor on port side is smoking allot (white smoke)...
I bought a boat a year ago with twin mercury 150hp 2001 salt water series outboards that were running premix 50:1 because the plastic gear was striped; it has become a big inconvenience mixing every time i fuel up and not to mention expensive. I recently came across a company that sells a bolt...
I took boat out last week and it was running fine a few days later i tried to start motor and it just dosn't start..please help
this is what i have done to motor (twin 150hp 2001 salwater series)
new battery
cleaned carbs
checked starter works fine
new plugs
