» Hello, misfire [ log out ] iboats Boating Forums » General » Outboard Engine Troubles & Questions » No top end on 7.5 Mercury <br /> <br />Author Topic: No top end on 7.5 Mercury <br />misfire <br />First Mate <br />Member # 13089 <br /> posted July 15, 2002 02:49 PM ...
What does the stator do on my 1972 Mercury 7.5 hp outboard? Will the motor run if it is defective? If it is defective, will it keep the motor from running well at full throttle? This is probably a dumb question, but I am a printer, not a mechanic.
I bought a used 1972 Mercury 75 (7.5 hp) which had set for several years. It looks like new, but I never could get it to run out. Took it to a repair shop and they went all through the fuel system and charged me $$$! Still no top end. It starts on the first or second pull every time, but with 2...