Outboard question

ChrisH2O · 04-07-2008, 09:00 PM

Started my Merc 60hp after a few months of just sitting...It starts up just fine. The problem is that it keeps missing and will cut out in neutral. I did not have a full tank of gas and I put just a small amount of Sta-bil about three months ago. Does this sound like bad gas/water in my tank?? The motor is just a year old and has a few hours on it. Is there an additive I can put into my tank to boost my old gas??? Any help would great.

Thanks

Chris

DOUBLE "D" & LV · 04-07-2008, 11:04 PM

Most likely carbs dirty from sitting. There are additives you can try first before you pull or have the carbs pulled and cleaned. Try a good fuel system cleaner in the tank. Even putting additives in the gas won't help if you have bad gas though. If the tank is portable/removable, then empty it and start fresh.

ChrisH2O · 04-07-2008, 11:13 PM

Thanks for the help....I will try it and hopefully that will help.

Chris

DOUBLE "D" & LV · 04-07-2008, 11:15 PM

your very welcome.

04-07-2008, 09:00 PM	#1
ChrisH2O Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola Posts: 308	Outboard question Started my Merc 60hp after a few months of just sitting...It starts up just fine. The problem is that it keeps missing and will cut out in neutral. I did not have a full tank of gas and I put just a small amount of Sta-bil about three months ago. Does this sound like bad gas/water in my tank?? The motor is just a year old and has a few hours on it. Is there an additive I can put into my tank to boost my old gas??? Any help would great. Thanks Chris

04-07-2008, 11:04 PM	#2
DOUBLE "D" & LV Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pensacola Posts: 863	RE: Outboard question Most likely carbs dirty from sitting. There are additives you can try first before you pull or have the carbs pulled and cleaned. Try a good fuel system cleaner in the tank. Even putting additives in the gas won't help if you have bad gas though. If the tank is portable/removable, then empty it and start fresh.

04-07-2008, 11:13 PM	#3
ChrisH2O Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola Posts: 308	RE: Outboard question Thanks for the help....I will try it and hopefully that will help. Chris

04-07-2008, 11:15 PM	#4
DOUBLE "D" & LV Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pensacola Posts: 863	RE: Outboard question your very welcome.

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