1966 110 HP Merc

[Lou Zuhr]

I'm having trouble maintaining idle on my 1966 Merc, it's a 110 HP with a merc control, the warm up idle level must be half way up to stay running, and it is a feat to shift into forward, reverse is so far out the lever is on the bottom of the controls. Are my controls shot, or seriously out of adustment? Should the idle lever be all the way down, or is it normal to have it raised? Where can I get info on adjusting the controls? Any and all information will be appreciated.<br /><br />Thanks

 

[Yepblaze]

Re: 1966 110 HP Merc

It is only my opinion based upon your description......<br /><br />It probably is a sign that something in the motor is in a state of disrepair.<br /><br />Perhaps the carbs need attention. Such as a thourough cleaning.<br /><br />Maybe they just need an adjustment.<br /><br />You'd probably want to do a spark plug check first. And while the plugs are out check the engine compression.

 

[Mercathode]

Re: 1966 110 HP Merc

You may consider replacing the contols with an after market set. This may take care of your problems.

 

[Lou Zuhr]

Re: 1966 110 HP Merc

Thanks for the advice, I'm new at this, cleaned everything and it does run better.