merc 115 red band accelarating problems.

[Darryl34]

engine will not accelerate after a good run it seems.Does not stall out,but when you give it throttle it will not pick up speed,just kind of bogs.It seems,if I let it sit for 5 or 10 min.it will be ok for a bit,then does it again.Has progressively gotten worse over the summer.any help would be great thanks.

 

[Darryl34]

Re: merc 115 red band accelarating problems.

pulled off the cowl this a.m.,and was going over the wiring .I noticed the Brown wire for the elec choke was frayed,and appeared to be grounding.Is this possibly the problem.thanks guys

 

[timmathis]

Re: merc 115 red band accelarating problems.

Check all wires and re-test?

 

[timmathis]

Re: merc 115 red band accelarating problems.

I don't think it is the choke wire. Sounds like it's starving for fuel.

 

[MortenH]

Re: merc 115 red band accelarating problems.

Sounds like fuel starvation. Check fuelpump, primer bulb, fuel line etc.<br /><br />Try to sqeeze the primer bulb when you give it throttle.<br /><br />-M-

 

[Darryl34]

Re: merc 115 red band accelarating problems.

I tried squeezing the bulb with throttle up,made no difference though.Possibly fuel pump?How do I test it? Thanks again guys.

 

[Clams Canino]

Re: merc 115 red band accelarating problems.

By squeezing the ball - you did test it. How long after a good run? Enough time to get cold and act cold?<br /><br />-W

 

[Darryl34]

Re: merc 115 red band accelarating problems.

Tested the ball yup.Sitting for about 10-15 min. would go again.no problem.I should also add,that this seemed to get worse over time.Almost seems like its loading up.