mid 70s merc making lots of smoke

[fishmonger.33]

i have a 70s blue stip merc 50 hp. it seems to smoke more than it should, the fuel mix is correct and i was just wondering if there was any way to reduce the smoke? thanks, fishmonger.33

 

[Laddies]

Re: mid 70s merc making lots of smoke

Ck idle adjustment if that don't help the floats could be high

 

[fishmonger.33]

Re: mid 70s merc making lots of smoke

thanks, it smokes a bit less when been running a few hours.fishmonger.33

 

[Bob H.]

Re: mid 70s merc making lots of smoke

Once the engine gets to operating temperature it should smoke less. When was the last time it got a new set of plugs.

 

[fishmonger.33]

Re: mid 70s merc making lots of smoke

i got some new plugs and i will put them in and see if it makes a difference. thanks. fishmonger.33