OT: Outboard motor repair in Memphis area

[Bulldog Bruce]

I have a 2011 Mercury 50 hp 2 stroke motor. We did not use it as much these past 2 or 3 years. This year it will not spin up to full RPMs under load. It maxes out at 3000. I have replaced the gas, cleaned the filter, replaced the 3 spark plugs (the old ones were pretty fouled up), used seafoam spray to clean the carbs. Next step would be to rebuild the carbs, which is something I am hesitant to tackle.

Any recommendations in North MS / Memphis area for a mechanic who can get me fixed up?

 

[T-TownDawgg]

Air vents on fuel tank. Check them for mud wasps. You may be getting air locked.

 

[aTotal360]

 

[Trojanbulldog19]

That's exactly what I thought of

 

[Bulldog Bruce]

Tried it. Didn't work.

 

[Dawgbite]

Can't help you with service but it sounds like it's running rich and loading up at higher rpm's. Check the air filter and the entire system for air access. A strategically placed dirt dauber nest or spider nest will starve an engine of air. High speed jets could be stopped up too.

 

[Spotdawg]

Look at the fuel lines...Mercs are notorious about disentegrating lines on the interior. (I only know this because my mechanic told me!) Had a 40 that was doing the same thing at top end, he rebuilt the fuel lines and it runs like new!

 

[MagnoliaHunter]

Look at the fuel lines...Mercs are notorious about disentegrating lines on the interior. (I only know this because my mechanic told me!) Had a 40 that was doing the same thing at top end, he rebuilt the fuel lines and it runs like new!

This. Definitely this. We have 4 Mercs of various sizes and ages and have to replace the interior fuel lines on all of them.

 

[T-TownDawgg]

Look at the fuel lines...Mercs are notorious about disentegrating lines on the interior. (I only know this because my mechanic told me!) Had a 40 that was doing the same thing at top end, he rebuilt the fuel lines and it runs like new!

Yep. Ethanol-free fuel, people.

 

[The Peeper]

Yep. Ethanol-free fuel, people.

I was replacing fuel lines and primer bulbs in all of my 2 stroke engines EVERY summer. Since I started using the Non-Ethanol, havent replaced one in the last 3 or 4 years. That crap eats rubber stuff up

 

[NWADawg]

I have a 2011 Mercury 50 hp 2 stroke motor. We did not use it as much these past 2 or 3 years. This year it will not spin up to full RPMs under load. It maxes out at 3000. I have replaced the gas, cleaned the filter, replaced the 3 spark plugs (the old ones were pretty fouled up), used seafoam spray to clean the carbs. Next step would be to rebuild the carbs, which is something I am hesitant to tackle.

Any recommendations in North MS / Memphis area for a mechanic who can get me fixed up?

May also want to look at throttle cable. They can stretch/give over time. May just need adjusting.

 

[thatsbaseball]

Might as well find a good shop and let them rebuild those carbs. Worst thing you can do to a 2 stroke engine is not run it enough. Or you may find some reman carbs cheap.

 

[Car Ramrod.sixpack]

A friend of mine uses Mid-South Marine in Byhaila for his ski boat. You may also want to call Westwing Marine they are a small shop that mainly does fiberglass repair but also does minor outboard work. The problem will be finding a shop that doesn't have a huge backlog this time of year.

 

[Pookieray]

I have a 2011 Mercury 50 hp 2 stroke motor. We did not use it as much these past 2 or 3 years. This year it will not spin up to full RPMs under load. It maxes out at 3000. I have replaced the gas, cleaned the filter, replaced the 3 spark plugs (the old ones were pretty fouled up), used seafoam spray to clean the carbs. Next step would be to rebuild the carbs, which is something I am hesitant to tackle.

Any recommendations in North MS / Memphis area for a mechanic who can get me fixed up?

I'm trying to figure out how to PM
I have a number for you of someone in the Southaven/Olive Branch area.

 

[stateu1]

I have a 2011 Mercury 50 hp 2 stroke motor. We did not use it as much these past 2 or 3 years. This year it will not spin up to full RPMs under load. It maxes out at 3000. I have replaced the gas, cleaned the filter, replaced the 3 spark plugs (the old ones were pretty fouled up), used seafoam spray to clean the carbs. Next step would be to rebuild the carbs, which is something I am hesitant to tackle.

Any recommendations in North MS / Memphis area for a mechanic who can get me fixed up?

I think there’s a shop on 304 in Eudora?