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    merc 850 idling issue

    Just got finished rewiring a late 70's model mercury 850 with distributorless ignition. Boat has not been ran in 3yrs so took the carbs apart, cleaned and checked everything. The boat runs good idling, but if I don't idle it kind of high whenever I put it in gear it will die. Idling a little...
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    Mercury 850 will not turn off

    Need some help with some wiring. Just got done rewiring a mid to late 70's 850. Most of the wiring was shot so I had to use the wiring diagram I found online. My ign switch does not have all of the same letters. I have a white going to 12v key on, a red going to batt, yellow to start, and orange...
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