Mercury 2003 Saltwater 150 starting/idle problem

cz0164

Recruit
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Mar 11, 2009
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When warmed up motor turns and starts most the time. At this point, motor will die if throttle not applied. Apply throttle to bring RPM's to 1500. Motor RPM jumps eratically from 1500 to 3500 RMP on its own for up to 1 min. misfiring for duration then idles normally. Can then pull throttle back to normal idle position. Have replaced fuel filter, seperator, fuel pump pulsating hose, plugs, primer bulb has pressure. When put on trailer at end of day, motor starts normally, stays running, idles but will only misfire a few times per min. Mechanics have checked and cleaned coils, still does it. 3 days till grouper season opens back up. Any thoughts before I drag to the shop and spend a fist full of dollars???
 

bullbat

Petty Officer 2nd Class
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Re: Mercury 2003 Saltwater 150 starting/idle problem

is it a 2 stroke or a 4 storke and is it carbed or efi
 

bullbat

Petty Officer 2nd Class
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Re: Mercury 2003 Saltwater 150 starting/idle problem

sounds like you got some carb probs, flooding the engine after you shut it off maybe a float sticking that would cause all ur problems would run fine at wot but at idle and mid range could cause the engine to load up and skip
 
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