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  1. 05-18-2018, 09:49 PM #1
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    Motor bogging

    I have a 200hp Mercury, the motor bogs down when I try to load it on the trailer, it also has problems planning out. I have changed the plugs, replaced the reeds, replace some hoses and checked the compression. Any ideas?
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    #2 05-28-2018, 08:43 PM
    my issue like this was a fuel problem. cleaned the carbs. Are all cylinders firing?
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    #3 05-29-2018, 07:39 AM
    spark on all 6 ???
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    #4 05-29-2018, 01:25 PM
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    #5 05-29-2018, 04:27 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by nickdavid View Post
    I am having the same problem. At first I didn't have spark to any cylinders. I changed the power pack and now have fire, but the engine doesn't go passed 1800RPMs in the water. Out the water I can get all the RPMs i wanted. Would it be my high speed stator?
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    #6 05-30-2018, 10:56 AM
    Firing on all 6
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    #7 06-04-2018, 06:39 AM
    Have you cleaned the carbs ?
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    #8 06-04-2018, 07:14 AM
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    Ken- Please provide the Engine Serial Number for further assistance. Thank you!


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