Mercury 2005 Saltwater Series 200 HP Carburetor Failure

[Saulunaproline22]

Hi guys, can some body help me on this matter, I didn't use my boat for almost a year
so I tried to use it during this weekend and found that racor was full of water, then
when i hit the throttle I found that the motor have no power. My guess is that the water
that was on the racor run trough the gasoline system and damaged the carburetor or have
water on it. Can somebody help me on this.

Thanks...

[Merc 2.5]

Pump some fuel into a bottle and let it settle and take look at it, if it has water ,drain entire system and bowls of carbs

[Saulunaproline22]

Thanks, I'll do that. How about the sparks plugs, did I have to change it.

Luis

[Merc 2.5]

,,it's always good maintenance to change plugs,also when u pull them out ,look for water beads on plugs

[Saulunaproline22]

Ok, I've been using Champion spark plugs did you recommend this sparks or use the NGK?

Luis

[Merc 2.5]

For tech tips ,make sure to post in technical discussion, you will get a lot more info over there about any problems. Welcome to scream&fly , great place for anything boating!

[Merc 2.5]

I'm not familiar enough with 05 model but I'm gonna assume u need ngk. Put up a thread over on tech discussion or search the threads. Probably a faq from lots a folks

[Saulunaproline22]

Ok, thanks for you help!!!!

Luis

[Merc 2.5]

I'm assuming your motor is a 2.5?

[Saulunaproline22]

Correct.

[Merc 2.5]

Bu8h ngk. I'll double check

[Merc 2.5]

Do you know if it's a cdm ignition? Also there's likely a sticker on air box or flywheel cover with plug type recommended

[Saulunaproline22]

I'll have to look at it, I let you know.

Luis