Hello,
having some issues with my outboard.
I have a 1989 45hp classic 50 mercury outboard
I bought this motor a couple months ago from a dealer. It started great and idled fine in their parking lot.......
First time out it started great, ran great with good power for about 15 minutes then I lost about 80% of my power/speed. Engine did not stop running but kind of sputtered at full throttle.
We thought maybe one or more of the plugs was fouled. Also notice a crack in the fuel line. I took out the spark plugs and cleaned them off. Motor ran with great power for awhile, but then lost power as before.
So, I replace all the spark plugs. I also replaced the fuel line with a 3/8" line.
Now, the motor starts and dies after only about 10 seconds. It will run longer if I can get to the bulb and pump it.
Do I have the wrong fuel line? If so, what size do I need? I tossed the old one already since it was cracked. But I do remember that it was a smaller diameter than the new one.
Next, I did replace the plugs with the plugs of the same make/model of those that were in it.
Was I supposed to do anything to the plugs other than just screw them in.
I did check the wires, they are in proper order.
having some issues with my outboard.
I have a 1989 45hp classic 50 mercury outboard
I bought this motor a couple months ago from a dealer. It started great and idled fine in their parking lot.......
First time out it started great, ran great with good power for about 15 minutes then I lost about 80% of my power/speed. Engine did not stop running but kind of sputtered at full throttle.
We thought maybe one or more of the plugs was fouled. Also notice a crack in the fuel line. I took out the spark plugs and cleaned them off. Motor ran with great power for awhile, but then lost power as before.
So, I replace all the spark plugs. I also replaced the fuel line with a 3/8" line.
Now, the motor starts and dies after only about 10 seconds. It will run longer if I can get to the bulb and pump it.
Do I have the wrong fuel line? If so, what size do I need? I tossed the old one already since it was cracked. But I do remember that it was a smaller diameter than the new one.
Next, I did replace the plugs with the plugs of the same make/model of those that were in it.
Was I supposed to do anything to the plugs other than just screw them in.
I did check the wires, they are in proper order.