96 115hp 2stroke Mercury

[jmcclaughertyjr]

Bought this motor last year and ran it several times on the river with no problems. But, recently I run the boat for about 30 minutes and the motor dies like I just throttled back- won't restart either. Any suggestions before I haul it to the boat shop.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: 96 115hp 2stroke Mercury

Is it hot? Strong tell tale? Fuel Pump? Fuel line/fuel pickup restriction?

 

[jmcclaughertyjr]

Re: 96 115hp 2stroke Mercury

Now that you mention it, I did notice that the motor was very hot- some steam coming off the exhaust. Also this all started after I ran the boat out of gas one time- ever since then it's never been the same. I changed the filter, but didn't get better. I also have noticed fuel leaking from the motor right where the fuel line goes in, almost like its flooded.

 

[saumon]

Re: 96 115hp 2stroke Mercury

You most likely have picked up debris in the tank when you ran it out of gas. This clogged the carb, causing a lean condition in one cylinder and overheating.

A compression test will show this easily. I bet on #1 toasted.