mercury o/b stalling

[vicar101]

hello, i have a 1999 mercury 115 hp outboard. my problem is that it stalls when i hit about 2800 rpms ish-----just plain cuts out. it's fine when im chugging along at lower rpms. any suggestions?? thanks.

 

[Elmer Fudge]

Re: mercury o/b stalling

Does the motor just cuts out dead or does it sorta chugs out like it's starving for gas?

 

[vicar101]

Re: mercury o/b stalling

both..... usually chugs though

 

[Elmer Fudge]

Re: mercury o/b stalling

It seems that you may have air leaking into the fuel lines, also check your fuel tank for proper ventilation.

 

[vicar101]

Re: mercury o/b stalling

thanks elmer, i'll give it a try

 

[rocket_ranch_rick]

Re: mercury o/b stalling

Did you have any luck with this problem? I have the same problem. Mine actually does it at various times and speeds. If I pump the bulb it gets over it eventually. That's OK when the kid is in the boat, but very difficult when I am by myself @ WOT.