2001Mercury
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Re: 2001 Mercury 40hp 4 stroke outboard with steering wheel & throttle box.
Greetings!
My throttle control sticks midway through acceleration and the engine stalls. "Sticks" might be not be the right term, I literally have to push very hard to get the throttle lever to continue accelerating. Sometimes I can, most times not so much! The engine runs fine idling or at full speed (if I make it to that point). Any insight as to what might be the cause? I'd rather not have to rebuild the 3 carburetors of course... BTW, I already replaced the throttle control assembly next to the steering wheel. No change...argh. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
Greetings!
My throttle control sticks midway through acceleration and the engine stalls. "Sticks" might be not be the right term, I literally have to push very hard to get the throttle lever to continue accelerating. Sometimes I can, most times not so much! The engine runs fine idling or at full speed (if I make it to that point). Any insight as to what might be the cause? I'd rather not have to rebuild the 3 carburetors of course... BTW, I already replaced the throttle control assembly next to the steering wheel. No change...argh. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.