Re: My 1989 115 Merc Is Fading Fast
I am not sure how long the oil line was severed. The first time I had it out it ran GREAT for about 20 to 30 minutes before it started to act crazy. I thought that there was a problem with my prop because the RPM's would soar while pushing no wake. I took it out a couple more times (not running it very much) before I found the severed oil line. Once I found and fixed the line, I thought I had everything solved. The next time I had it out is when my current problems started. <br /><br />I had it out several times last week and today; same thing. Starts well, idles well, runs well up to about 1800/2000RPM. Will not do more than 2500RPM and anything over about 1800 sounds like a struggle. I would like to think that the stator is my only problem, I am afraid that the lack of oil caused me some more serious problems. Do you still believe that the stator could cause the problem that I am having? What do you think about a problem with compression on the 3 and 4 cylinder? Or maybe a problem with the acceleration pump?
