1996 mercury 150 hp won't idle

Ryno

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my motor won't idle.it will run over 1000 rpm but a little rough.cleaned filters, changed plugs with new ones, checked to make sure all vaccum lines are all on. can anyone help with any suggestions before I put a carb kits in it
 

Solittle

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Re: 1996 mercury 150 hp won't idle

1000 rpm on the trailer or in the water? How does it run above 1000?
 

Ryno

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Re: 1996 mercury 150 hp won't idle

in the water. above 1k it seems to run ok, but there is ticking sound since this started all at once it was a gradual thing. it runs kind of rough when on trailer.
 
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