Alright so I got a lil 2002 4hp Mercury 4 stroke that is going to have to work for the rest of the season till I can afford something bigger for my Achilles. It came with the boat which I got for a great price, but the little mofo doesn't wanna stay running. Wondering if anyone can maybe shed a little light as I'm not too seasoned on boat motors.
So anyway it was pretty salted up when I got it, but i put on a new carb, new fuel filter, and new fuel pump. Flushed the oil, changed the gear case lube, and got a new spark plug. Ive checked and it is getting spark, fuel is flowing, and it seems to be getting good compression. The impeller seems to be fine because I'm getting good water flow going through as well.
So heres the problem... When she is cold, she cranks on pretty easily but after idling for 1-2 mins starts idling lower and lower and then dies... Then she dont wanna come back on!!! Any ideas what my problem is??? Thanks guys!!
So anyway it was pretty salted up when I got it, but i put on a new carb, new fuel filter, and new fuel pump. Flushed the oil, changed the gear case lube, and got a new spark plug. Ive checked and it is getting spark, fuel is flowing, and it seems to be getting good compression. The impeller seems to be fine because I'm getting good water flow going through as well.
So heres the problem... When she is cold, she cranks on pretty easily but after idling for 1-2 mins starts idling lower and lower and then dies... Then she dont wanna come back on!!! Any ideas what my problem is??? Thanks guys!!