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So my 2004 50hp ELPTO runs well (at least I think so), but I do have an issue at idle speed, under load, actually in the water. The motor tends to want to stall if just left in gear at idle. I have to keep bumping the throttle occasionally to keep it from stalling.
Thinking it might be the...
Hey Folks - new member, first post.
Boat: 2004 Alumacraft Navigator 165 tiller
Motor: 2004 Mercury 50hp ELPTO oil-injected 2-stroke
Question: Should my prop shaft "ratchet" when gear selector is in Reverse?
I had my prop shaft out of the bottom end this weekend to check on the general...
