[Double A Ron]

i have a 1979 80 horse merc which ran great until a few weeks ago when i ran it out of gas now it wont start unless i have the high idle lever all the way up and it wont idle in neutral either. it runs great though once you hit the gas. i changed the spark plugs and that didnt seem to help anything. do you think i should try to advance the idle? any advice would help this is my first boat and ive only had it 10 months so ive still got alot to learn thanks :lol:
Aaron

 

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[Guest]

Double A Ron
Call Sunland Marine. If anybody can help you Ron can 602 944 2623

 

[Double A Ron]

thanks guys. iwas hoping it was something i could do myself but if i cant figure it out i will give them a call.

 

[Riggin-1]

Hey
Go into Sunland and talk to Ron he's not opposed to helpn somebody figuer a problem out (He likes to sell parts to)

 

[d a]

Since dewl hasn't replied, I'll take a SWAG at it. Maybe when you ran out of gas it sucked up some sediment from the tank and clogged the fuel filter.

 

[Delw]

Sorry ROn I didnt see this.


More than likely you could have clogged a jet. get some POwertune (mercury product) and follow the directions on the can. Also spray the hole carb with this stuff including the jets.

Warning it will eat paint so be carfule with it.

Also since you ran the tank dry replace your fuel filter.

One reason for running good when the timming is advaced is that your getting to much fuel, this can be cause by a clogged air jet or a fuel bowl sticking open(neddle and seat)

DONT RUN CARB CLEANER IN YOUR MOTOR,

Carb cleaner breaks down the oils that lubricate the engine


Delw

 

[Double A Ron]

thanks everybody im gonna try the powertune and fuel filter if that doesnt work ill give ron a call