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Mercury 70 Ser# 4995203 Problems Stalling on Get up

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Wendy

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"My mercury 70 wanting to die

"My mercury 70 wanting to die or stall as I throttle up, I have to back off and throttle up very slow and after awhile it will catch up. I am new here and would like some advice. Am I having fuel trouble? Just had some lower unit work and new waterpump put in. I wasnt having trouble before work was done. any suggestions?"
 
"Sounds like a fuel problem.

"Sounds like a fuel problem.

Check your fuel filter and the pick-up in the gas tank for clogs/gunk.

If ok, try pumping the fuel bulb when the motor is acting up - if it makes a difference that is indicative of a fuel pump on it's way out.

If that makes no difference then you may be developing a clog in your carb(s) either in the high speed jets or the float valve..."
 
running too lean on low speed

running too lean on low speed jets---Open them up a 1/4 turn at a time to see if it helps.
 
"if the motor was running ok p

"if the motor was running ok previously and has developed a problem ,listen to grahams advice.I wouldnt touch the jets low speed unless the motor was coughing at idle ."
 
When someone offers advice id

When someone offers advice id say look at previous posts and see who has a credible resume of suggestions. Ikia doesnt
 
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