Recent content by psjr57

  1. P

    Mercury 90hp 2002 fluid leak

    I have a 2002 Mercury 90 elpto. I just tuned it up and seems to be doing great and now I find a leak coming from the motor of so I think. It is not motor oil because that is blue, this fluid seems clear or a yellowish tint. It might be hydraulic oil. It is running from the bottom part of the...
  2. P

    Mercury Stator question

    Hello Everyone. I have a quick question. I have a 2003 Mercury 90hp. The serial number is OT 605708. I took my boat in to the shop and I was told that I needed a stator. After giving me a quote on both the parts and labor, I decided to wait until I saved $ for the job. I brought the boat back...
  3. P

    Mercury 90hp bucket of problems...Any input greatly appriciated.

    Hello, I have a problem, well actually several problems with my 2003 Mercury 90hp OT 605708. I would start it and it would not stay on. Or it would idle for a min and it would turn off. Someone decided that the carbs would need to be cleaned. I took it in to the shop and had all 3 carbs taken...
  4. P

    Mercury 90 fuel problems???

    Hello Everyone. I was wondering if someone could help me out with some information. I have a problem with my 2003 Mercury 90hp Series 1. The number is OT 605708. I think I have a fuel system problem. The motor will do fine on the muffs but will die or not even start on the water. I had the carbs...
  5. P

    RPM/Tach Problem with my 2003 Mercury 90hp

    Good Morning. I have a 2003 Mercury outboard 90hp ELPTO Serial #OT605708. I noticed yesterday that my tach/RPM gauge was not working. The gauge is mounted on the dash and is the original one. Everything else is running fine. Is there a fuse or what should I look for once I remove the cowling...
  6. P

    Mercury 90 Saltwater Problems backfire, white smoke

    I have a 2003 Mercury 90hp ELPTO serial OT605708 that is giving me a bit of a problem. I want to take my 5 yearold grandson out but I certainly dont want any problem while underway. the motor turns on with no problem with the rabbitears and it idles great. It starts to backfire and a plume of...
  7. P

    Is this normal? Newbie Question 2003 Mercury 90

    I have a new to me Kenner boat with a 3 cyl Mercury 90. I believe its a 2003 year model. I have only taken it out a couple of times. I am going to go out this weekend so I decided to turn it on before hitting the water to avoid any surprises at the ramp. The boat was in my driveway with the...
  8. P

    Primer Bulbs

    I installed new wires, plugs,filters and a dealer bought mercury primer bulb. Well wouldn't you know the new primer bulb had a pin hole puncture on it. I am getting a new replacement mailed into me next week. Meanwhile, I went to Academy and bought a new Attwood brand primer bulb until I get my...
  9. P

    Constant Beep in Alarm Driving Me Nuts

    I have a 2003 90hp Mercury Motor that just started have a constant beep on the alarm behind the key harness. The beeping started while on the water. It was a good thing that I was close to the ramp. I just installed a new impeller, stats, poppet valve along with gaskets and diaphragms. The oil...
  10. P

    My Mercury 90hp This has become a quest

    Please feel free to join me in my adventure to get my motor running the way it should. I have been at this for 3 months now. I have tried several advice from people on boards such as this. The main problem is that my motor bogs down after several minutes on the water. It does fine on the muffs...
  11. P

    Mercury 90hp help needed

    OK, I am at my wits end. I have tried several things but my motor keeps bogging down under load. I have a 2003 90hp Mercury 2 stroke 3 cyl motor. I have placed new spark plugs, new spark plug wires, new inline fuel filter and a new primer bulb. All of these items have been purchased through a...
See more
Top