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just picked up this awesome little motor for a steal with the intention of goin through it and making it run like a champ. Already have gone through the carb, replaced one coil, cleaned points, changed LU oil and seals, water pump, etc.
My first question is related to this "lockout lever and...
I just bought my first outboard from guy on craigslist. It's a 3.9hp 1967 merc. It started right up at his house and then I took it out on my boat with no issues. Then I took apart the carb to clean it, also replaced both fuel lines because they were cracked and leaking when I took the cowl off...