Too Much Smoke?

[lncoop]

Another thread got me to thinking about this. I have a 2002 two stroke 90 horse Merc that is oil injected with the reservoir integrated into the motor. It starts easy and runs like a top, but the first start of the day has become a real ramp fogger. It wasn't like that when I bought the rig but I haven't experienced any performance issues at all. Should this be a cause for concern?

 

[BatDaddy1887]

Re: Too Much Smoke?

Incoop....have you recently switched to a different brand or type of oil? Have you changed the ratio of oil to gas? Did you put Seafoam in recently? Carbon deposits/build-up? You may need a decarb session. Check oil level. If it is too full it might be the reason. Could also be fuel restriction. New plugs, fresh gas may also help.

 

[lncoop]

Re: Too Much Smoke?

No way to change ratio as the motor is oil injected. I just fill the reservoir when it gets low. Have always used Quicksilver TCW3 from the local Merc dealer, and gas rarely sits in the tank more than a week. Can't imagine it could be fuel issues since the motor starts easy, runs like a top, and is good out of the hole.

 

[BatDaddy1887]

Re: Too Much Smoke?

Hows about a good 'ol fashioned decarb then...?