80 HP Mercury TROUBLE

sramelyk

Seaman
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May 26, 2003
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Ok.. I have an 80hp mercury outboard.. I didn't winterize it.. First time out this spring it ran better than it ever has. Replaced my prop and now it only runs about half power. Could this just be plugs?
 

dkondelik

Chief Petty Officer
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Sep 10, 2002
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Re: 80 HP Mercury TROUBLE

do you have any idea of wot rpm with the old prop? what to you change to? you may have "over-propped" when you changed
 

KCLOST

Commander
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Re: 80 HP Mercury TROUBLE

Not to gripe or anything, but we need a little more information....<br />Does the motor run only at half power both in Neutral and while in gear?<br />Is your new prop the proper size for the engine?
 
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