1997 40hp Mercuy Tracker 2 Stroke Outboard Doesn"t Idle, Putters Out

Pilger1975

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Just changed the water pump, then had to change the head gasket cover, added a new fuel filter since old one was old and the motor runs great when throttled up, sound great too, but when we try asnd let it idle, it dies at 2rpms, it idles high at 3rpm, but dies at 2rpm, and 1rpm quickly.

What else could be the problem?, I don't get it,

The boat isnt in gear when we test this, we have the motor submerged in a big barrell of water. i'm ready to take my boat on the lake for the 4th so any help is greatly appreciated!
 

Fuzzytbay

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Re: 40hp Mercuy Tracker 2 Stroke Outboard Doesn"t Idle, Putters Out

Re: 40hp Mercuy Tracker 2 Stroke Outboard Doesn"t Idle, Putters Out

Year and/or serial number would help
 

Pilger1975

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Re: 40hp Mercuy Tracker 2 Stroke Outboard Doesn"t Idle, Putters Out

Re: 40hp Mercuy Tracker 2 Stroke Outboard Doesn"t Idle, Putters Out

Its a 97, I think this is the serial number14042GN or it may be TN.
 
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