Originally Posted By: haleycat
Problem: My 2006 5 HP Mercury Outboard started easily and idled perfectly first trip this year. Wouldn't rev to full power. Assumed Ethanol affected carb or small amout of gas left from previous year. Cleaned carb and replaced, same problem. Installed new carb, same problem. Replaced exterior tank, tank line w/bulb, filter and all interior gas lines. SAME PROBLEM. Any ideas before I have to put in shop for $$$ and 2-3 month wait? I'm not a mechanic, just a parts changer with 2 left thumbs. HELP!
Half of all fuel system problems are ignition problems. And the reverse is true. Change the spark plug first.
Problem: My 2006 5 HP Mercury Outboard started easily and idled perfectly first trip this year. Wouldn't rev to full power. Assumed Ethanol affected carb or small amout of gas left from previous year. Cleaned carb and replaced, same problem. Installed new carb, same problem. Replaced exterior tank, tank line w/bulb, filter and all interior gas lines. SAME PROBLEM. Any ideas before I have to put in shop for $$$ and 2-3 month wait? I'm not a mechanic, just a parts changer with 2 left thumbs. HELP!
Half of all fuel system problems are ignition problems. And the reverse is true. Change the spark plug first.