I went out this morning and at launch motor was sluggish. It wouldn't push more than 5500rpms . Boat normally registers around 40 on the speedometer, but wouldnt get above 30 today. I am not a motor guy but don't want to pay mechanic prices right now. Any ideas where to start.
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2006 Mercury 60Hp 4 Stroke
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, Feb 05 2012 08:07 PM
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Posted February 05 2012 - 08:07 PM
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Posted February 05 2012 - 10:16 PM
Bad gas, clogged fuel filter or new spark plugs! Those 3 things are the easiest to check!
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Posted February 06 2012 - 04:55 AM
Three things create fire. Fuel, Air, and Spark. You need to look at all three.
Easiest should be to change out the plugs. A good old fashioned mechanic can look at the old plugs to give you an good idea of what's wrong. After that it's a balance of fuel and air mixture. If you have fresh fuel, then you need to look at filters for obstructions.
Finally, it doesn't take a mechanic too long to plug it into the computer to find the problem.
Easiest should be to change out the plugs. A good old fashioned mechanic can look at the old plugs to give you an good idea of what's wrong. After that it's a balance of fuel and air mixture. If you have fresh fuel, then you need to look at filters for obstructions.
Finally, it doesn't take a mechanic too long to plug it into the computer to find the problem.
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