What would you do?

[grandpaclint]

Re: What would you do?

I have $600 in it. I bought it to change out my 25hp with the 50hp. The boat runs 18-19 mph with 25 so i figured I could deal with the boat as long as it went faster. Then another opportunity came so I bought a stratus 256v.

Now I need to sell the merc 50hp with or without old 14' bass boat and trailer. I also need to sell the 15'6" Aluminum deep v with 1992 Johnson 25hp to pay back some money I borrowed to get the stratus.

bummer

 

[rickwatton1]

Re: What would you do?

Look at the top of the carbs to see if there is a removeable plate with two screws. My 115 was acting like yours and there is a vent hole in the side of the carb that insects like to plug with crap. I removed the plates and blew out the crap with an air compressor and presto. Best idea for a starting fluid is transmission fluid it boosts compression lubricates and burns. Good Luck!

 

[SeaKaye12]

Re: What would you do?

That's a great engine! Don't give up on it.

Go to CDI's site and download their ignition test procedures.

If you don't already have one, get a wiring diagram (Maxrules.com has those) and go over the wiring.

Once you get comfortable with the components and how they are wired together; everything gets easier.

If you have bad wiring it could be a break up under the flywheel where the wires connect to the trigger and stator. You'll need to pull the flywheel to see that.

Good Luck, Chuck

 

[eightpointup]

Re: What would you do?

Thanks Chuck

 

[saumon]

Re: What would you do?

If you have bad wiring it could be a break up under the flywheel where the wires connect to the trigger and stator. You'll need to pull the flywheel to see that.

If you plan to do so, you'll need this to remove the flywheel.

Don't try with anything else, like a steering wheel puller, or you'll screw the flywheel

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Mercury-Mariner-...at_Parts_Accessories_Gear&hash=item563e0eafca

 

[eightpointup]

Re: What would you do?

I plan on checking it out but won't put more money into it. I will just try to sell it boat and all for $500 if its not something fixed without cash

 

[eightpointup]

Re: What would you do?

Just to fill you guys in on the outcome. I told a guy he could have boat motor and trailer for $500 he said ok and then showed me where I had pinched a wire when putting the starter back on. So I only took really $150 loss.

Thanks for the help,
Ron