MERC. 3.6 HP

[David Sullivan]

WILL START AND RUN FINE . WHEN UP ON FULL THROTTLE<br />FOR A SHORT PERIOD 5-10 MIN. IT WILL BOGG DOWN AND <br />START TO CUT OUT, REDUCE SPEED AND IT WILL BE FINE<br />ANY SUGGESTIONS ON WHERE TO START LOOKING?<br />HAD CARB OFF AND CLEANED , IT SEEMED FINE.<br />THANKS FOR ANY HELP

 

[The Phantom]

Re: MERC. 3.6 HP

Sounds like fuel starvation. Is the vent to the gas tank open or a kink in the fuel line? Clogged fuel filter?

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: MERC. 3.6 HP

Possible overheat situation???

 

[David Sullivan]

Re: MERC. 3.6 HP

Originally posted by rickdb1boat:<br /> Possible overheat situation???

 

[David Sullivan]

Re: MERC. 3.6 HP

the engine does get hot even though there was a new impeller installed last year , seems to be enough water coming out the back, what else could cause the overheating ??<br />thanks again