outboard bogs when putting it in gear

[Justincasei812]

Good day all,

I have a new very used 1980 mercury 50 hp outboard that bogs down when I put it in gear. If I rev it up some before I put it in gear it will get past the bog point and runs fine other wise it stalls. I put in a new trigger, stator, power pack, rectifier, coils & spark plugs on it a couple of weeks ago due to no spark on 3 & 4. Figured it was better to change it all while I was doing it. The stator had both wires cut going to the rectifier so that had to be replaced either way. I don't know a lot about the boat as of now. I am thinking it may be the carbs but wouldn't it run bad at all speeds?

Justin

 

[nccatfisher]

No, you have adjustable low speed jets and usually fixed high speed jets. Sounds to me that it is stalling right at the transition zone. I would suggest getting an OEM kit(s) and going through the carbs and cleaning them well.

 

[CedarRiverScooter]

If you don't have one already, get a shop manual. There are specific adjustments to sync the carbs & timing.

 

[Justincasei812]

Thank you both for the replies. I will start rebuilding the carbs and buy a manual to get it running properly.