What to do before i start it up?

[wilson750]

I got a 88 Mercury 115 HP over the winter, It was sitting for 2-3 years!!

It turns over with a little gas, but what would you suggest i do before i try to make her run for awhile?

New plugs? Any kind of carb cleaner i can spray in her?

I was going to do the lower unit oil once i know she runs good!!

Any help would be great!!

 

[Laddies]

Re: What to do before i start it up?

Change the gear lube, then new fuel now remove item #11 and clean the high speed jets with some spray carb cleaner before replacing the #11 plugs (link) http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show...N/15183.png&inbr=359&bnbr=70&bdesc=Carburetor now pump the primer bulb to see if each carb is getting fuel. Now reinstall the drain plugs and prelube the cyls. With it hooked to a hose see if it will start. If it sounds OK I would install a new impeller and head for the lake.

 

[wilson750]

Re: What to do before i start it up?

What should i prelube the cyls with? WD40?

When i take the #11 plugs i should leave them out and pump some gas into them?

Thanks for the fast reply, its getting warm here in pa, So i need to get to work!!

 

[wilson750]

Re: What to do before i start it up?

Ohh One more thing.. How do you go about removeing the bottom plug? Its soo tight to the fairing!! Any tips on that?

 

[Laddies]

Re: What to do before i start it up?

Some models they are about impossable to get out, so all you can do it try. Yes, WD 40 or most any spray lube similar will work.

 

[wilson750]

Re: What to do before i start it up?

Ok thanks.. One last thing, When i take out the #11 plugs on the carb! Should i pump gas into them while they are out?

Thanks for all your help Laddies