Any mercriuser techs on board

[vinnimon]

im going to throw this out there Vinni

 

have you considered the gimble bearing in the lower end??? if your running good at idle and under load in the driveway with no resistence then once in the water the prop resisnce to the water might be just enough to throw a failing gimble bearing out to cause probs...im not a mechanic but have had this happen to my boat

[vinnimon]

im going to throw this out there Vinni

 

have you considered the gimble bearing in the lower end??? if your running good at idle and under load in the driveway with no resistence then once in the water the prop resisnce to the water might be just enough to throw a failing gimble bearing out to cause probs...im not a mechanic but have had this happen to my boat

I have considered it.If it was a gimble going to the dog house, I should feel or hear it.Thats if it is enough to stall an engine at 30 or so mph.no howling or knocking noises, and at low speeds trolling it sounds fine.

[vinnimon]

T, thanks for reminding me.I did run the engine both in for and rev with the lower unit up in the driveway on many occasions.I was warned afterwards.I dont think there is an long term damage.

When I do run it and inspect.I use a scope to listen to the bearings and gears in the casing.A block of wood as well if I have to.I will dbl check on sunday and listen closely to the gimbles.Maybe I will compare it to the ones on my jeep.

[vinnimon]

Thank you for everyones input.I suspect its a carb problem.I hope it is.