Bad Stator on 2000 40 HP Mercury Outboard?

Question

Bought the motor - used twice. Struggled to properly start the first time, believe I flooded it etc. Got it running, ripped up and down the lake...all was good. Ran wide open fine, trolled and idled fine. A couple times though, when going from slow to high speed, it would only go about 60-70% of it's potential full speed - consistently though, not cutting in and out. Then later, after trolling, stopping etc, full speed would be there again. Never any problem starting though.

Second time out it started better (likely me), but the high speed problem still there.

Took it for a tune up and he said the carb was out. He "fixed" it.

Then it wouldn't troll without stalling, and high speed cut in and out and all over. A complete mess. Now he says it needs a new stator. I've read a bit about stators. But, I'm wondering if I actually need one, or if I'm being taken advantage of. HELP!

Answer 1

To me sounds like a fuel problem fuel pump or lines sucking in air and the carp sounds like it is more messed up I would go some where else fast  run  get going good luck

Answer 2

Sounds like what you have there is a parts-changer who needs to go back to mechanics school.

No guesswork is needed about a stator, it's a simple test for a shop with the right equipment.

Answer 3

Look for a bad fuel pump, diaphragm,etc.

The stator winding shouldn't have anything to do with this.

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Intentionally a bad tune-up ????????????

This guy is nuts, don't pay anything just walk away from that place.

Answer 4

Too many possibilties to diagnose online, stator is a possibility.  If you don't trust your tech, get a second opinion, go to a dealer with a service guarantee.