Thread: '03 Mercury 90HP 4 stroke burnt plastic smell,

I went to Cane Creek this morning, caught a few catfish 1 crappie and 1 large mouth. About 10 it was getting hot so I started the big motor and let it idle while I reeled up the rods, then it just quit. I thought Ok I ran out of gas. The I looked over the back an had smoke coming out of the engine cover.
Once I got it on the trailer I found the tilt doesn't work, no sign of burnt wires that I can se after removing the covers.
Next step will be to see if I can get the tilt to work( fuse to engine didn't blow)
Any Ideas?

Bought a regulator on line new in the box for $20.00 on 8/16 delivered 8/20 regular shipping the wanted $55 for 2nd day, installed today boat runs no smoke. Local dealer best price was $600. I figured I'd try the cheap one, we'll see how long it lasts
The part was a lot bigger than original
I had to mount it using only one bolt. They don't make these motors for people with old fingers.
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