1996 Merc. 60HP

[daredevil]

I know it's old but use it on a river. Year ago it started up fine, in neutral it revved up great, but put it in gear and no longer would rev up. Would run but boat only goes 2 MPH. Just won't rev up in gear(forward/reverse).
Someone said power pack, someone said maybe linkage. I'm not mechanical.
Any ideas?
Thanx a bunch & good fishing to all.

[REW]

Daredevil,
The motor needs a full check up.

Compression, carburation, ignition.

Fix the defect or defects and the engine will run well again.

Best wishes.

[halftag]

I had a similiar issue on my 94' 60 HP Merc. Turned out to be the "trigger" unit. It a round sealed electronic component located under the flywheel. When they are failing, its like the motor won't kick into the next "gear" and runs at low power.

Just do a search engine search for Mercury trigger and you'll find all kinds of information.

[Paul H]

Coil(s) will cause a similar issue.

[Mrxlh]

Search troubleshooting “switch box mercury ignition issues” there is a ton of info on the net. Personally if you have a dealer well versed in the 2 smokes, bring it there. With all the correct breakout harness’ and test tools you can troubleshoot a switch box or CDM Mercury 2 stroke in an hour or less.