fuel problem/carb?

[merc 60]

I have to apologize Im new to both <br />boats&computers.<br />I have a merc 60,(6hp) #1440467(1961) that has always started well cold, but not when it is warm.<br />Lately I have had the following problems:<br />-stalls when slowing down to trolling speed<br />-has stalled when acelerating& maintaining top speed<br />-slows down &revs up on its own and stalls when I try to correct it<br />-at times when it stalls it revs down as if it runing out of gas(coasting)<br />-I have checked the gas tank& lines and I have replaced the primer pump.<br /><br />Iwould appreciate any input<br />thanking you in advance merc60

 

[Hooty]

Re: fuel problem/carb?

Welcome merc 60,<br />As you probably suspected, there are several things that could cause your engine to run poorly. One of the easiest and quickest things to try is a squirt can of premix and when engine starts to stall, give the carbs a shot of fuel. If the engine picks up and runs, you have a fuel problum.<br />In real life though, your first move should be getting a shop manual for that engine. It's real informative and most have a excellent trouble shoot section.<br /><br />g'luck & c/6<br /><br />Hooty

 

[merc 60]

Re: fuel problem/carb?

Thanks hooty. I have parts of a manual Igot off the net but its dated '69 . I am leading towards either the carb or float/filter,there is evidance that gas is getting to the carb, as it is all around it, I will use your suggestion.