20 Hp Mercury quits when warm?

Tander

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I have a 20 Hp Mercury that runs great until it has warmed up and the it dies. It won't start back up until it has cooled down for a certain amount of time. Any idea of what could be causing this?
 

klrbruce

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Re: 20 Hp Mercury quits when warm?

How long does it run well till it dies? I had a johnson that ran good cold, when warmed up had problems. It turned out to be a bad coil. Try warming it up until it will not run or start then check for spark.
 

Tander

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Re: 20 Hp Mercury quits when warm?

I will try that. I was thinking that might be what it was. It usually runs for about 10 minutes before it quits, then has to sit for at least that long before it will run again.
 

crem1

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Re: 20 Hp Mercury quits when warm?

If that does'nt work then check the carburator and fuel pump
 

Texasmark

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Re: 20 Hp Mercury quits when warm?

I have had ignition coils go bad just like that. Pulled my hair out till I changed the coil. Fixed it.

Mark
 
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