1994 I/O MERCUISER with no power

lisa3564

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We just purchased the 1994 Ebbtide with the 350 mercuiser motor. We were going across the water at about 1/2 throttle and all of a sudden I only have idle speed. Motor is still running great. We have reverse and forward but only at idle speed.

Did we lose a gear in the lower unit or could it be something in the shifter mechanism? Maybe just an adjustment? I just wondered if I needed to take it to a mechanic or where do I start before that?
 
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tpenfield

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Re: 1994 I/O MERCUISER with no power

Welcome to iBoats, Lisa:

the engine may not be running great, if you only have idle speed. First would be to check the shifter/ throttle movement to make sure you are getting proper and full movement of the linkages, etc.

any particulars about when you were traveling across the water and lost power that you could further describe?
 
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