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    1988 Classic 50 Problem

    Motor runs fine but takes a while to get up over 5K RPMs. Just doesnt have the get up and go it used to. Have replaced stator, trigger, switch box, rectifier, plugs, rebuilt carbs, new bulb and fuel lines. Noticed my #2 plug is much cleaner than the other 3. It has some carbon fouling but just...
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    Electrical Short & Ground

    Have a 1988 Princecraft 165 Pro w/Classic 50 Merc, and had a problem with my front navigation light, cargo light and front live well pump. After many hours of diagnosing I finally traced the problem to a broken ground wire under the live well that was a common ground for all three of the...
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    Classic 50 Running Issues

    I have a 1988 "Classic 50" 45 HP Mercury on a 1987 Princecraft 16' Pro V-Hull. Bought last summer and ran well up to a few weeks ago. The motor starts well but when it is cold and damp it will not go to full throttle. Doesnt seem to be missing. When it is warmed up after about 10 minutes or so...
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