r/MercuryOutboards

Hello. Looking to start this engine and not sure what is going on. Engine sat over the winter. Starter still works but it’s not kicking over to idle. Any help would be great. Thank you.

60ELPTEFI. Need help before the big hammer comes out.

I’ve got every fastener out except the socket head and water tube, but the bolt head is going to strip if I keep cranking and this plate won’t budge. Does that need to come out, am I missing something, or time to beat the piss out of it?

I’m not sure if water is supposed to come out of the hole in the center. I saw water coming out and took off the cover to see it coming from a hole there. Any insight on as to this should be happening

This started after I rented the boat to a Airbnb guest. There’s a chance they used the wrong mixture of gas and oil. I took it to my mechanic. He had someone take the engine apart and replaced a sprocket for $1,900, possibly the front sprocket. The clunking didn’t go away, but it did change sound slightly. The engine has the same power, it can go for 15 minutes no problem. The sound doesn’t happen in reverse which makes me believe that it’s fixable. Please help me figure this out!!! I appreciate it.

Hello, I have a mercury 5 hp that came with the internal external tank option but I don't have the hook up for the external tank.

Can I just run a quick connect fitting that has a barb on it here?

In pictures online there's a little blue and black piece in-between everything, what is that?

The first picture is what I have, the second picture is the assembly I'm looking for

Thanks guys!

I wanted to update a recent post I made regarding Mercury smartcraft data integration at the helm that I posted here: https://www.reddit.com/r/boating/s/fO9dixfviO

TLDR, smartcraft data is what is fed into Mercury AGI (analog gauge interface, confirmed w Mercury tech support).

I installed a 4 port junction box and a new Mercury smart craft connect that feeds both Bluetooth and data into NMEA2000 backbone.

After installation, I set up the module using Mercury manager app and specified “Mercury” as the engine type in the Raymarine MFD.

I now have Mercury vessel view integrated information on my MFD, including troll control, and am very stoked about all of it. DM me any questions if you’re considering a similar install!

Sorry for the long video, I’ve had this boat for about a year now and it’s been giving me this issue. I’ve thrown countless parts at it and still nothing. In the video you can see it bogs down, keep in mind the throttle was hammered the whole time. If anyone has had this issue please feel free to share the resolution. This motor only has but 100ish hours on it. I would greatly appreciate the help. Thank you

Trying to identify these wires, I’m thinking they got to the tachometer? They’re connected to the solenoid assembly.

Edit: 1994 Mercury XRI 200

I got my smaller one running also. I feel like I'm gonna go down a rabbit hole of trying to repair old outboards. Getting my wrenching need out has been so great.

Got a 14ft smoker craft, wood flooring. Single battery up front with the trolling motor. 6 gallon fuel tank in rear and a 25hp merc 2 stroke. 10 3/8” 13p prop. Only getting 20-21 max. Without anything but what’s described and 2 ores as well as 2 3-4lb seats. Is there something that can change to increase speed?