New Here, Motor Problems!

[Troutman3000]

Thanks Guys,

I had a way newer mercury before and never had these problems. I got some new fuel and threw in some 2 cycle oil and the ten dollar gumout and that seemed to do the trick. I am going to order a carb kit and do it right just to make sure.

If you have it running well with the new fuel, oil and gum out then leave the carb alone( You apparently have cleared the out the carb). Know the old saying?.....If it ain't broke don't fix it.

Order the carb kit and if starts giving you trouble then use the carb kit. You said at the beginning of the thread you already did a carb job.

Happy fishing!!

cajuncook1

I believe teh previous owner had one done.

Update
Two tanks of gas later the engine seems to be running well. I was a little disappointed when I got back to the lake and it started again. My wife was wmbarassed because we had to keep revving the engine. But I think all is well now.


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