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    Enginew won't Plane

    NO problemsl year now the bost idles ok but engine won't power up to get os plane.Tried new fuel.JUST floor it and nothing....no change in power?Just pushes water.If i make a turn one way or the other.....will slowing power up!!

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    #2
    What engine are you running?

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    #3
    97 Merc PRO MAX 225....

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    I would check compression first and then spark. How high do the rpms get to when it’s loaded up?
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    fuel psi ,spark, compression ^^^^^^^ +1
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    #6
    Pull bilge drain plug, I have seen that before,, LOL

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    #7
    Thanks for all....still struggling the problem

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    #8
    A few years back, I had the same problem with a Mercury. Boat would start and idle just fine but wouldn't really do anything more. My issue happened to be the fuel pump.

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    #9
    Adding Serial Number for you: 0G502902

    Will let you know what we find!


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