1986 mercury classic 50 problem

[shmaako]

Just redid my carbs, replaced gaskets etc. and now she seems to run good but stalls everytime I put it in gear forward or reverse. I can finally get it to go if I very lightly feather the throttle.
when I pulled apart the carbs and cleaned very well, it did not seem that the jets were set but rather just found them screwed in all the way, so that is how I reinstalled them. Like I said, it runs great just having problems engaging. It does use quite a bit of gas but that is probably normal for an old 2 stroke.
Any help would be appreciated.

 

[skydailey]

Re: 1986 mercury classic 50 problem

Mine is doing the same thing! Its in the shop now so when I get er back I will let you know the results..

 

[shmaako]

Re: 1986 mercury classic 50 problem

I would really appreciate that.

It only seems to do it on the water and not in the driveway with the ears on. sparks good, fuel lines all new and tight, and idles great in neutral.

 

[coolguy147]

Re: 1986 mercury classic 50 problem

i think ur idle is a little big slow.

ok so right when u put it in gear or if its in gear then u throttle it a bit then it stalls?

 

[shmaako]

Re: 1986 mercury classic 50 problem

well I can put it in gear and as soon as i try to give it any gas she stalls. but she does idle really nice.

 

[skydailey]

Re: 1986 mercury classic 50 problem

Mine is doing the exact same thing!! I hope the techs are honest and dont try to reem me.. Should know something soon!