Help with 200hp merc running rough.

[CharlestonSC]

Do you know why they build the 40amp stator in 2 20amp sections?
Is that supposed to make it so you will not completly break down?
I was told that if your stator goes you are sitting dead in the water.
Did you see my the last pictures I posted of my Sport 20 in the Transom rebuild post I started.

[draglink]

I have no idea, but that makes sense....Maybe your dead in the water if you have a total failure? All I know is I had very weak spark on 2 cylinders at idle...causing her to idle rough as hell. First replaced the 2 power pack box things, then finally the stator. According to my buddy/Merc mechanic its a VERY common thing to go bad these days....like everything else---they dont make them like they used to!

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by draglink

I have no idea, but that makes sense....Maybe your dead in the water if you have a total failure? All I know is I had very weak spark on 2 cylinders at idle...causing her to idle rough as hell. First replaced the 2 power pack box things, then finally the stator. According to my buddy/Merc mechanic its a VERY common thing to go bad these days....like everything else---they dont make them like they used to!

Ever think that it's intentional? Why build something that's gonna last forever when you can build something that has to be replaced every couple of years...at a significant price.

[draglink]

Originally Posted by Destroyer

Ever think that it's intentional? Why build something that's gonna last forever when you can build something that has to be replaced every couple of years...at a significant price.

Oh I've thought about it....I'd like to think its a little less sinister, like just cheapening parts to make a bigger profit....heeeeyyy wait a minute, isnt that just as bad?!!

Good point and either way Im out $200 (cost) and a Sunday of boating

[CharlestonSC]

update, put the quicksiver stator on and runs like a champ. 6200rpm @44mph on GPS 19'' pitch 14.5
How does that sound? hole shot is pretty good.

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by CharlestonSC

update, put the quicksiver stator on and runs like a champ. 6200rpm @44mph on GPS 19'' pitch 14.5
How does that sound? hole shot is pretty good.

Congrats!!...sounds like you worked thru the symptoms and found the real problem!!...

Do you generally get out far enough to take advantage of the great Dolphin bite been happenin' down there last couple of years?...

[CharlestonSC]

Originally Posted by reelapeelin

Do you generally get out far enough to take advantage of the great Dolphin bite been happenin' down there last couple of years?...

I have only gone as far as the jetties for some big bull reds.
Now that I have a boat that the t-top is solid and the floor doen't move, I want to start to hit some near shore reefs, how far out have the Dolphin been? By the way how far are you from Greenville/Travelers Rest? We will have to get together for a trip.