merc 700,dies in gear-HELP!!

johnnyv

Cadet
Joined
Jun 12, 2002
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hello,I just got my boat on the water today.runs fine in the tank,but when I put it in gear on the lake it dies! I adjusted the carbs,idle,ran fine,same results.also I can manually hit the throttle on the motor itself, lots of power! I did replace all plugs and cap&rotor but not points,could this be a timing problem!also before dying in rev-the motor wanted to climb!please help me if you can thank you! johnny!! :confused:
 

aeronutt29

Petty Officer 2nd Class
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May 28, 2002
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Re: merc 700,dies in gear-HELP!!

After getting a fresh tank of fuel, pull all the spark plugs and spray some Deep Creep (available at most marine stores) into the cylinders. Let it soak for an hour or so and then spray some more in. Crank it up and spray more directly into the carburetors while the engine is running. This did wonders for my motor!
 

johnnyv

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Jun 12, 2002
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Re: merc 700,dies in gear-HELP!!

brand new fuel!50:1 did take it apart timing was 3/4 to 1in off. I will try the stuff you wre talking about, thanks guys!!!
 
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