bubbles Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 I have an "oldie but goodie" 50HP merc that has a slight attitude lately and I am looking for some advice. Everytime I try to fire it up it takes a long time to get it going, maybe 5 minutes of trying or so, turns over well, just wont fire. Here is the kicker, if I fire it in the drive way no issues, and once it has been running in the water it fires within 1/2 a turn. I can be out all day, starting and stopping the motor and will not have the issue again, ...................................until next time I put it in the water ofcourse. My motor has been doing this for a couple years now and I would like to fix it if at all possible. Thanks Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuskyBill Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 I have a 1989 Merc 40 that does the exact same thing. Sorry, no advice to offer. I just keep doing the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Them Black things sure make you look good at the launch eh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuskyBill Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 For sure....I'm actually in the habit of dropping the electric in so I can get away from the dock, if it's busy, then start the ignition sequence.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbo Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Check that there's a spark at the plug. Then get your carb cleaned & re-built & jetted. Check that fuel pump is working. Take 2 Aspirin & find a Mechanic.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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