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    78 80hp MErc Help Wont start

    So I changed out the stator, trigger, switchbox, rectifier today. I have new plug and wires, I 1 new coil. Engine still wont start. I popped which was exciting. But can't get it to repeat this. I have new gas line, cleaned carbs, have consistant spark at all four cylinders, timing looks...
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    Someone Please HELP!!!

    1978 80hp Mercury with thunderbolt ignition. I have spark at all four cylinders, new plugs, new wires, nice thick spark at plugs, checked compression (120 psi at all four cylinders), ohmed out stator, checked trigger and it was within spec, mercury switch operable, switch box can't be problem...
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    1978 80hp Merc wont start

    Need some advise. Checked timing, new plugs, and wires, cleaned carbs, rebuilt fuel pump, new fuel line and bulb, have spark at splugs, timing is correct as per Mercury manual. Engine popps and stalls on Saturday, Sunday can't even get it to pop. What should I do next? I checked float bowl...
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    Engine Wont start

    I've been working on a 78 Mercury 80hp 4 cylinder. It has sat for a long time and I would like to get it running reliably. I checked spark to all 4 cylinders with timing light and they all have spark. I sprayed ether in cyclinder just to make it pop over and I can't seem to get the engine to...
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