115hp 1996 mercury ob

[fishnchips]

Hi quick questions, how do i tell my engine is running lean?
and how to fix it if it is? or just leave it that way or will it cause more problems? have not checked sparks yet. and while im at it, how hard is it to check gear case oil top screw or bottom screw to unscrew and check?? what should be the WOT for a 1996 115 mercury 25" outboard?
thanks for any help you may give me guys

 

[Bondo]

Re: 115hp 1996 mercury ob

how do i tell my engine is running lean?
and how to fix it if it is? or just leave it that way or will it cause more problems? have not checked sparks yet.

Ayuh,... A lean condition is usually shown by a lack of Power, or backfiring...
If run lean,.. Expect to see Big Holes in the pistons...

how hard is it to check gear case oil top screw or bottom screw to unscrew and check??

remove the screws, drain it, refill from the bottom,.. All Done...

Donno what your rpms should be at wot...

 

[fishnchips]

Re: 115hp 1996 mercury ob

Thanks for the reply yes to the stutter my other browser died when i pressed enter to post, so used explorer. so when i fill up the gear oil do i have to get all the air out i heard you can blow it up if there is air in the lower unit when filled with oil. lack of power?? naa nothing like that its full on power all the time heaps of grunt no back fires no nothing.so im safe thanks for that

 

[fishnchips]

Re: 115hp 1996 mercury ob

sorry another question please. when i move the throttle into gear F and R it goes clunk the cables are coiled at the back near the transom in a big O shape new cables installed 2 years back smooth controls for power. could the engine cable end need adjustment at all ? if so where? and how do i do it my self thanks