only firing on two cylinders

trbass

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I have got a 50 hp merc , only firing on two cylinders.... and suggestions.. motor has not run in a while ? thanks TR
 

Laddies

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Re: only firing on two cylinders

It would sure help to have a year or serial number but I will assume it's a ADI engine so depending on which 2 aren't firing, it's 1&2 or 3&4 it's the stator but if it's 1&3 or 2&4 it's the trigger more info can narrow it down.
 

trbass

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Re: only firing on two cylinders

thanks for the quick response , freind of mines engine , I will know more
saturday when he brings it over .. thanks again trbass
 

Laotzu

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Re: only firing on two cylinders

I have a 50 3 cyl. It had sat for 4 years before I bought it and after I ran it for a while it also ran on 2 cyl. like yours. The problem was varnish flakes/gunk in the top carb which cut off the flow of fuel to the top cyl. Pulling the carbs and cleaning was fairly easy.

Jerry
 
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