62 MERC, help

[agrauzinis]

Hi folks,<br />I own a Merc 60 , 6hp o/b ser# 1488047 which has a peculiar problem. These are the symptoms:<br />-starts and idles O.K.<br />-runs in gear at idle or just up ¼ speed<br />-stalls after additional throttle is applied<br /><br />I have checked the gas, gas tank, hose and fittings. I removed, disassembled, cleaned and reassembled carburetor. Checked fuel pump diaphragm and it still stalls.<br />Electrical problem? <br /><br />If I pull the flywheel, how can I test the condenser or coil?<br /> <br />I mostly use this motor as a kicker and for trolling. Other than a broken-off gear shifter, it has been a good fishing companion for me and my dad as I grew up. I don’t want part with it just yet.<br />Thanks for any help you could give me.

 

[JB]

Re: 62 MERC, help

Howdy, Al.<br /><br />Your symptoms are of a clogged high speed jet or of enough of a restriction in fuel supply that it can't get fuel to the carb as fast as it is burned at higher throttle settings.<br /><br />Pump your primer bulb immediately before you open her up. If she revs up okay then (in gear) it is a fuel supply problem. Check the tank vent and pickup for restrictions, all hoses for air leaks, and fuel pump for output (pull the hose and turn her over. Strong squirts?).<br /><br />Let us know what you find.

 

[agrauzinis]

Re: 62 MERC, help

Thanks for the response JB,<br />I'll recheck the tank and lines again. I do remember that gas was trickling from the carb mouth after I pumped the priming bulb. I'll try squeezing the bulb while throttling up to see if I can keep it running.<br />I will keep you posted.<br />Al