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Curtis Rumsey
New member
Username: curtis_rumsey
Post Number: 1
Registered: 07-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 - 07:27 pm: | 
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I have a 1988 80 horse merc. and I can'y seem to get it to plane.I have replace the fuel filter and still nothing.Some of my friends say it could be the fuel pump or the sparkplugs or coil.Not haveing the money to take it to the shop I was hopeing anyone here might be abel to help. Any feedback will be most helpful.Thanks |
makomark
Senior Member
Username: makomark
Post Number: 1012
Registered: 09-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 11:08 am: |
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you can see if its the fuel pump by using the primer ball in the fuel line. you just want to keep the ball firm - don't be too agressive as it will flood the carbs if too much pressure is used.
Check the plugs by inspection - replacing them isn't a bad idea if you don't know when it was last done.
also, go to the local library - they should a seloc or clymer manual that will get you some specifics for that engine.
Could also be the switch boxes but they require a DVA to test. |
Curtis Rumsey
New member
Username: curtis_rumsey
Post Number: 2
Registered: 07-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 12:41 pm: |
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Thank you for the info I think the plugs are about 3 years old anyway.Thank you again. |
Curt Storbeck
New member
Username: storby
Post Number: 1
Registered: 07-2009
| | Posted on Friday, July 31, 2009 - 03:38 pm: |
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I have a Montgomery Wards out board that we can't find out what year it is etc. The model# is: 60-28925 Serial# 435728 We have been told that it should have two or three letters in front of the model number, but it does not. As near as we can figure out it is a 5 hp. and may be 1969 vintage. It is a one cylinder. Whoever can help, please do so.
Thank you. |
