earl Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Hello everyone Well it could be time to replace my 61 Merc 6hp twin My problem is........at full throttle it does not have any guts............could it be a fuel problem(check valves)..........?????? because the motor is ancient i can't find those parts........any ideas... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Have you got the model/serial number of the motor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmer Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Hello everyone Well it could be time to replace my 61 Merc 6hp twin My problem is........at full throttle it does not have any guts............could it be a fuel problem(check valves)..........?????? because the motor is ancient i can't find those parts........any ideas... Did you check the compression? It should be fixable if you have good compression. I just bought parts for a 65 evinrude and had no problem finding them, so they should be out there somewhere. Call Robinson Marine 705-324-1843 in Lindsay, they might be able to help you with parts if needed. Your problem could be loose fuel connections, poor spark, dirty carb, bad coils etc. Don't give up if it's been a good motor for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanD Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 http://www.laingsoutboards.com/ I used this company when I restored a single cylinder 1947 Champion for a buddy of mine; it was his dad's motor. They seems to have or can get just about anything you want for an outboard motor of any year; they even found the original decals for that motor. That Champion is now on display at the Port Dover marine museum. It looked to good too use, so we donated it to the museum in my buddies dad's name. Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Hello everyone Well it could be time to replace my 61 Merc 6hp twin My problem is........at full throttle it does not have any guts............could it be a fuel problem(check valves)..........?????? because the motor is ancient i can't find those parts........any ideas... I'd say give the carb to someone to rebuid.,New gas,good fuel hose,coil if necessary.New plugs first if you go this route.Problem should be solved. Too much oil?. Compression used to give me a problem at mid range and full out.How long ago was it run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earl Posted August 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Have you got the model/serial number of the motor? yes but i will have to get back to you with the s/n i do know that it is a 1961 Merc 60 twin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earl Posted August 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 http://www.laingsoutboards.com/ I used this company when I restored a single cylinder 1947 Champion for a buddy of mine; it was his dad's motor. They seems to have or can get just about anything you want for an outboard motor of any year; they even found the original decals for that motor. That Champion is now on display at the Port Dover marine museum. It looked to good too use, so we donated it to the museum in my buddies dad's name. Dan. i use to have two of those Champion motors..........i gave them away(reason i don't know):wallbash::wallbash: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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