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1993 Merc issues getting up on plane
Threewolves:
Thanks for the replies.
Henrydog, I took it back to the shop to be re-checked. First words I heard was Stator. I will up date when it is fixed. Thanks All.
TommyH:
Stater... could be.. they have a high and a low.. not sure why yours would be working on the hose but not in the water tho if it is the stater.? I Just did one, went with the jet unit brand off eBay. Only a couple hours on it so far but seems to be working fine and fixed my intermittent spark issues. Really easy to swap a new one in.
JKEEN33:
--- Quote from: Henrydog on July 02, 2025, 12:59:58 PM ---Thats an old black Max oil injected. Owned Merc's since the 70's. Grew up in an outboard shop and have worked boat insurance claims for 27 years
My idea in order
1) Stator, that is likely what the "fire" was Merc ran a much hotter ignition back then that OMC
2) bad Coil. Get welding gloves and removed on plug wire at a time until you find the bad coil
2) Bad primer bulb or hose Run it on a separate remote tank and get some fresh non Korn gas
--- End quote ---
I was reading the string wondering if anyone was going to say bad bulb. They will feel like they are full, but a small pinhole or crack will kill your power.
Happy Gilmore:
Rotten fuel lines. Contaminated carbs. Melted gaskets. Fuel tank full of junk. Fuel filters clogged. Bad fuel. Carbs need rebuild. Fuel pump. May be overheating too.
addicted1:
Haha, this is starting to to every “free” boat story I have ever heard. But, sounds like you have some good starting points.
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