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    1988 Merc 70 won't run above idle

    I have an 88 70 hp Merc that runs fine for while (1/2 hr to 1 hr). It will then die and not run above an idle. If I try to give it throttle, it dies but will restart. I notice pushing on the choke makes it speed up. The bulb is firm. Any ideas? Could I be sucking air someplace when the engine...
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    Metal on oil plug

    I was winterizing my 88 70 hp merc today and when I pulled the drain plug on the lower unit, I noticed a small amount of metal debris on the plug. Is this normal after a season, or should I be concerned? I am assuming that the plug is magnetic in order to trap metal particles to keep them from...
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    Dirty Fuel Filter?

    I was running my 1988 70 HP Merc. this weekend and the motor started acting like it was running out of fuel. I switched tanks but still would not run over about 2500 rpm and ran rough. I backed off the throttle and the engine smoothed. If I pushed the choke momentarily, the engine would then...
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    Dead Battery

    I have a 1988 merc. 70 HP. on a pontoon. It has been starting easily and seemed to have no problem. The other night I had it out after dark using my nav lights and a fish finder. When I went to start it the next day, it barely turned over. I charge the battery a bit and got it started. I then...
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    88 Merc 70 HP

    Is it possible to put a larger power head on my 88 70 horse?
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