Mercury 90 hp low rpm full throttle

[markala]

I have a 90 hp mercury 2001 or so outboard that under load w throttle wide open only hits 2200 rpm and my fuel is evaporating for lack of a better term not leaking that i can see dont smell it but burning it up at a very high rate boat idles ok now w/ choke being held open will run under load with choke held open need help
primer bulb recently changed w universal bulb any thoughts/help would be greatly appreciated in neutral rpms hit 6600 or so

 

[blue90HP50]

Re: Mercury 90 hp low rpm full throttle

Please don't rev up in neutral. Sounds like high speed side of stator went bad. Some experts here will help soon. Please post serial number.
Blue

 

[elbowpike]

Re: Mercury 90 hp low rpm full throttle

I just ran into the same problem. Suddenly won't go past 3000 RPM's full throttle on a 2002 90 HP Mercury 2 stroke outboard in gear. Will sometimes begin to climb to 3300-3500, but only on surge.

Not sure what to do other than take it in. Fuel line and primer bulb look good, no gas smell. I have not tried messing with choke. It seems the problem started after hiitting a chop while throtling up, but then slowed and would not climb past 3000 rpm. Any ideas?