1988 Mercury 9.9hp two stroke. About 2 years ago it was great, had not started it since then until today. Was stored horizontally on the floor, carb side down, with no fuel in the bell. Prior to starting, I replaced the water pump, gear oil, spark plugs, fuel filter, thermostat, and filled up new gas with a 50-1 mix and a couple ounces of seafoam. Motor started right up and was smooth, but it was immediately smoking badly. Smoke from the exhaust, tell tale, and where the shift rod goes into the lower unit. Smoking got worse as RPMs increased. Also was not pumping water.
Shut it down, dropped the lower unit again, confirmed the impeller was oriented correctly and the key was in place. Shot a stream of water thru the intake above the prop and water streamed from the tell tale. Put it back together, checked over everything, and started again. Started right up, smooth idle and throttle advance, still excessively smoking (like cant see the motor when standing right next to it thick smoke when giving it throttle), and still no water from tell tale.
Any thoughts?
Shut it down, dropped the lower unit again, confirmed the impeller was oriented correctly and the key was in place. Shot a stream of water thru the intake above the prop and water streamed from the tell tale. Put it back together, checked over everything, and started again. Started right up, smooth idle and throttle advance, still excessively smoking (like cant see the motor when standing right next to it thick smoke when giving it throttle), and still no water from tell tale.
Any thoughts?
