Recent content by redlinemc

Livelihoods? Sending a fellow boater in the right direction is being a good person. I don’t think by me not taking it in to a Marina is gonna affect their livelihood bud. Cheers

Yes I did read that over the past few days and thanks for that reassurance ! I really like these forums ! Most people I call up for a quick question don’t wanna tell you much they just tell u “u will have to bring it in” lol well here in Ontario anyway lol Im hoping it’s a simple as adjusting...

Think I’ll just have to tear the ***** apart and have a look to c if it’s stuck in fast idle keeping the rpm’s up!

Fast idle lever stuck hence the high idle in neutral that won’t come down

U mean the cold start (fast idle lever) could b stuck in fast position in the inside of controller or can I tell by looking at the engine cable side ? I would I know by just looking at it?

Guess I should’ve said the mechanism on the inside of control box not returning to normal

Yes the fast idle on control

Chris what about the idle lever being stuck on at the throttle lever even tho it’s in the down position. it used to b a little stiff but now moves real easy

Hey thx Chris! I’ll check it out!

K ya I’ll check that, jus a side note that it ran at proper rpm’s for 20 seconds or so then rpm’s went up and every start after that it was high rpm’s

Ok thx Dave!

Think the primer bulb line if bad would allow to much air?

89 carbed

Hey Folks! I got a 150 v6 mercury outboard and all of a sudden the rpm’s at idle won’t come down to where it’s supposed to be…. Anybody dealt with this? Got a few things to check I know but if anyone can please advise before I go ahead and check vacuum lines or throttle plate sync that would be...