Notices
General Boating Discussion

Merc 525 help???

Thread Tools
 
Old 04-18-2009 | 05:05 PM
  #1  
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
Default Merc 525 help???

I have a 525 efi motor is poping under a load and has no power. i switched out the computers theres no difference fuel pressure is 40psi did anyone had this problem before please help thanks..
vinnysrt8 is offline  
Reply
Old 04-18-2009 | 05:21 PM
  #2  
GO4BROKE's Avatar
Charter Member #1055/Moderator
25 Year Member
Charter Member
 
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 4,585
Likes: 0
From: CNY
Default

I don't know the spec but that fuel pressure seems low. I would expect around 55. Lean mixture can cause a backfire through the intake. But I would guess you have a burned or dropped valve. Possible due to the lean mixture if I'm right about the fuel pressure.
__________________
[img][/img]
GO4BROKE is offline  
Reply
Old 04-18-2009 | 06:31 PM
  #3  
Registered
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 496
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by vinnysrt8
I have a 525 efi motor is poping under a load and has no power. i switched out the computers theres no difference fuel pressure is 40psi did anyone had this problem before please help thanks..
Do you have twins in the boat ?
Boat Tech is offline  
Reply
Old 04-18-2009 | 06:58 PM
  #4  
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
Default

yes i have twins in the boat they r both at 40 psi for fuel the other motor runs great. it has 180 hours on it.
vinnysrt8 is offline  
Reply
Old 04-18-2009 | 07:25 PM
  #5  
Registered
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 496
Likes: 0
Default

40 sounds about right the specks are normaly 38 psi with vac hose on and 43 hose pulled off. still pull off you fuel filter and dump it in a glass jar or a clean coffee can and look for water or dirt. also check the ground cables to the batteries and engines make shur they are tight and clean. Was this your first run this year after sitting ? could be some left over old gas.
Boat Tech is offline  
Reply
Old 04-18-2009 | 07:30 PM
  #6  
Registered
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 764
Likes: 0
From: Chattanooga, Tn
Default

pull the valve covers
gnorthga is offline  
Reply
Old 04-18-2009 | 09:38 PM
  #7  
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
Default

This started happing last year i change the fuel filters last year no diff and today i pulled the valve cover off to see if there is a bad spring but they all look good
vinnysrt8 is offline  
Reply
Old 04-18-2009 | 10:15 PM
  #8  
Registered
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 4,480
Likes: 43
From: Tennessee
Default

If it's only doing it under a load, then start looking at the ignition system. Check the coils to be sure they are all getting power. Also, check all of the plug wires real good. Pull the plugs and make sure that none of the porcelain is cracked. Usually, ignition problems only show themselves under a load.
Eddie
Young Performance is offline  
Reply
Old 04-18-2009 | 10:17 PM
  #9  
Registered
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 496
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by vinnysrt8
This started happing last year i change the fuel filters last year no diff and today i pulled the valve cover off to see if there is a bad spring but they all look good
Well then it sounds like it is time for a cyl leak down and compression test. May be a valve some place. But first have you done any tune ups lately ?

Last edited by Boat Tech; 04-18-2009 at 10:23 PM.
Boat Tech is offline  
Reply
Old 04-19-2009 | 07:19 AM
  #10  
Registered
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 764
Likes: 0
From: Chattanooga, Tn
Default

i agree with boat tec
gnorthga is offline  
Reply


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.