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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

22-04-2019, 05:17

Replies: 18

Mercury 6hp Two Stoke Issue

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Posted By svenskflicka

Re: Mercury 6hp Two Stoke Issue

Thanks for the replies. The low speed mix screw is set at 1.5 turns. I didn't get it onto the dinghy to do the adjustment properly (in forward gear). So I'll do the fine tuning when the dinghy goes...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

21-04-2019, 17:59

Replies: 18

Mercury 6hp Two Stoke Issue

Views: 6,818

Posted By svenskflicka

Re: Mercury 6hp Two Stoke Issue

Well, she is running a LOT better now. But she is making this ticking sound, like a spark plug, and it sometimes stops and then the engine runs perfect (watch 30 seconds or so into the video)
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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

19-04-2019, 16:43

Replies: 18

Mercury 6hp Two Stoke Issue

Views: 6,818

Posted By svenskflicka

Re: Mercury 6hp Two Stoke Issue

Seems like the left arm is binding. I'll take a video tomorrow. Thanks for the help!

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

19-04-2019, 15:58

Replies: 18

Mercury 6hp Two Stoke Issue

Views: 6,818

Posted By svenskflicka

Re: Mercury 6hp Two Stoke Issue

Thanks, yea it is sticking, how do I unstick it?

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

19-04-2019, 05:36

Replies: 18

Mercury 6hp Two Stoke Issue

Views: 6,818

Posted By svenskflicka

Re: Mercury 6hp Two Stoke Issue

Hello,

So I got a gasket kit and cleaned out the carburetor. It starts easy now, but it still revs high on start and idles high. And I get smokey backfiring (watch 20 seconds into this video):
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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

08-04-2019, 04:03

Replies: 18

Mercury 6hp Two Stoke Issue

Views: 6,818

Posted By svenskflicka

Re: Mercury 6hp Two Stoke Issue

Hi, thank you for the info.

Yes running it in a bucket. The water pump seems to be working fine.

The screw you are talking about, is it #36 in the diagram?

When I pull the choke out, is...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

07-04-2019, 13:48

Replies: 18

Mercury 6hp Two Stoke Issue

Views: 6,818

Posted By svenskflicka

Mercury 6hp Two Stoke Issue

Hello all,

I picked up a used 1996 Mercury 6hp outboard. When I went to look at it, I was told it was running great. Took a long drive to get to it and turns out it had an issue. The idle...

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