'81 MERC 70 RPM Fluctuation

rjmotor

Cadet
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Sep 22, 2002
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'81 Merc 70 Rebuilt carbs, New coils,fuel pump, wires and plugs. I had it out 5 times this year and she was fine, on Sunday we were on our way back in at full throttle (5500 rpms) when the the rpms started fluctuating, it would drop about 300 and then come back up its a steady fluctuation. Got it home and tested it same thing out of the water. Its very slight at idle and more pronounced at higher rpms. Shes pumping water fine and the prop is in decent shape. Any ideas on what to look for? Thanks rjmotor.
 

steelespike

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Apr 26, 2002
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Re: '81 MERC 70 RPM Fluctuation

Could be a fuel supply problem,maybe a weak fuel pump, restricted tank vent anything that could cause a restricted fuel supply.
 

sharkcat

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Re: '81 MERC 70 RPM Fluctuation

Try checking the float levels in the carbs/sticking needles/dirt in float chambers in carbs.Good luck
 
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