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    97 Merc 200 carb, slow to plane out and no top end

    Still good to have!
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    97 Merc 200 carb, slow to plane out and no top end

    Oh I see, how would I go about testing that?
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    97 Merc 200 carb, slow to plane out and no top end

    brfantaski@gmail.com That would be super helpful thank you!!
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    97 Merc 200 carb, slow to plane out and no top end

    I would also like to add that all of the plugs are new
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    97 Merc 200 carb, slow to plane out and no top end

    Electrical is a little above my pay grade hahah. Not sure how to diagnose a bad stator or anything electrical. far from my strong suit
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    97 Merc 200 carb, slow to plane out and no top end

    I thought so too. So I examined the carbs. All were getting fuel and would quickly react when I choked air out. Tried squirting fuel/ oil mix in the carbs, it either flooded or no reaction. I’m not sure that the reeds were made out of that I got, but they are the OEM part# for that motor
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    97 Merc 200 carb, slow to plane out and no top end

    The plugs on those don’t have a gap, they are open faced. Compression numbers are all between 108-110.
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    97 Merc 200 carb, slow to plane out and no top end

    When I did the reeds I put all new gaskets on made sure everything was put back the way it was. Not saying I did everything perfect but followed pictures accordingly that I took before hand
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    97 Merc 200 carb, slow to plane out and no top end

    The reeds definitely needed to be replaced, about 5 were chipped or broken. Carbs are all getting fuel. Spark plugs are new, took it out again today and it doesn’t sound like it’s either not running on all cylinders or flooding. Really struggling when getting on plan that starts a heavy shake...
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    97 Merc 200 carb, slow to plane out and no top end

    I have a 1997 mercury 2 stroke V6 200 carbureted on my 18ft fisher bass boat. It’s ran great over the last couple years I’ve owned it. Put lots of miles and hours with not many issues. Recently I had a carburetor blowing out air and fuel so I inspected the reed valves and a few of them were...
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    1997 Mercury 2 stroke 200 gets up to WOT then loses RPM's

    I tested the fuel pump when I rebuilt the carb. There were no leaks whatsoever. So fuel pump is doing its job. I’ve already put new lines and fuel filter on as well
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    1997 Mercury 2 stroke 200 gets up to WOT then loses RPM's

    Hey guys! Little update. So I rebuilt the carb that was having the issues. Took it out 2 days ago and it was great all day. No issues what so ever. Went out today again abd all was good on the first run. After fishing for a while started it up and when I tried to get on plane it was super slow...
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    1997 Mercury 2 stroke 200 gets up to WOT then loses RPM's

    Awesome thank you for the info! Once I get the carb rebuild and take it out I’ll let you all know how she runs!
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    1997 Mercury 2 stroke 200 gets up to WOT then loses RPM's

    UPDATE: thank you for the responses. tested my fuel pump and it was all good. changed all the fuel lines and fuel filter. and primer bulb is not collapsing and holding pressure well while running. went out today on the water and it didn't slow down but was idling a little rough and made kind...
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    1997 Mercury 2 stroke 200 gets up to WOT then loses RPM's

    Hey all! I Have a 1997 Mercury 200 Carburated 2 stroke. ill try to be as detailed as possible and any help would be much appreciated ISSUE: so the issue that I am having is when I'm on plane and get up to WOT. it will start right up and idle fine in gear and in neutral. When I push the...
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    1997 Mercury Optimax won't get on plane or stay running after first run.

    Compression was consistently 110. I’m not sure what the FSM and VST is???
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    1997 Mercury Optimax won't get on plane or stay running after first run.

    That’s good info thank you. I think I’m gonna just count my losses and send it in 😞
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    1997 Mercury Optimax won't get on plane or stay running after first run.

    1997 Mercury Optimax 2.5L 200hp 2 stroke DFI Im hoping you guys can help me out because im not a mechanic and im about to throw in the towel. Bought the boat a few months ago. When I had bought it it had the collapsed inter liner of the fuel line so the boat would only run at idle. Replaced...
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