Barefiel76
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I am restoring a 1984 4 Winns Catalina 150. 1984 Mercury Outboard 75HP sat for a long time before I recieved it. I installed a new impellar and the motor started in the drive with a hose. No problems there. Finally got to go for a ride last weekend. Boat started sounded good, it ran for about 7-8 mins without any problems. I put it in neutral, started to accelerate and the motor bogged down. It stalled after about 40 seconds and would not restart.
At home I installed 4 new spark plugs sprayed a little starting fluid and checked fuel supply. Fuel is good from gas tank to fuel filter. Plug has a strong spark. Plug appears damp with fuel when I pulled it after trying to start. Engine acts like it wants to start but just will not completely catch. I would appreciate any help.
At home I installed 4 new spark plugs sprayed a little starting fluid and checked fuel supply. Fuel is good from gas tank to fuel filter. Plug has a strong spark. Plug appears damp with fuel when I pulled it after trying to start. Engine acts like it wants to start but just will not completely catch. I would appreciate any help.