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    55hp 1973 chrysler

    I have been having troubles recently with getting the motor to idle, and well I got it to where I think it will run but heres my question. I am able to pull the second plug wire off the no 2 cylinder and the engine has no change. When I pull the no 1 plug wire off the no 1 cylinder it dies...
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    55hp telltale issue

    it seems that i have two outlets for water to leave the motor.. i recently added a telltale and i noticed water coming out of the hole on the mid casing on this motor as well.. its not really a constant stream in the mid section but it does sputter water out quite often at idling, not sure what...
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    1973 Chrysler 55hp 2 cyl wont stay running

    Hi everyone. In need of some advice. The engine starts up but only after being choked alot. There is a neutral switch on the throttle controls. You have to pull it out for neutral warm up. It seems it does not want to stay running at all. I have to keep choking and un choking to keep it...
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    1972 Mercury 800 80 Hp

    Looking to get a new prop and I have never bought one before. Heres the link for the types I can get http://boatpropellers.iboats.com/Mercury-Mariner-Sea_Ray/80_-_85_HP_(1972-1977)_17.00-Pitch_Propellers/290/?**********=924841453&*******=246425553 I am wanting to get a prop that is good on...
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    1972 Mercury 800 80 Hp Lower unit possibly

    Well I took it out to the lake today seeing as it started up here in the yard and what not. Got it off the trailer, it fired up and backed it out in the water. Circled the lake a couple times and it was moving along pretty good, but I did have to use the idle lever for neutral to get it to rev...
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    gear oil 80hp merc

    i was wondering what gear oil to buy for a 1972 mercury 80hp 800 4 cylinder 2 stroke? Thanks to all
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    1972 Mercury 800 80 Hp

    The motor is a 1972 Merc 80hp 800 4 cylinder 2 stroke. I have a problem cold starting it. It takes a lot of cranking to get it to fire. If I spray starter fluid or something like that into the carbs it usually fires right up. Other than that it just cranks and cranks. What could be going on...
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    55hp chrysler 1973 2 cyl

    hey guys. well i just got this motor the other day, and was told all it needed was to be hooked to a battery and have gas and it should run, but had not been started in 4 years. well i get it home and try to get it to crank. i had trouble at first as it was not spinning fast, but i got it...
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    1972 Mercury 800 80 Hp

    Hi again guys, and thanks for all the help you guys provided on my previous questions. I am having a bit of problems with the idling. It dies not die out or anything, its just when I switch to neutral and it idles, it revs up so high that the motor is so loud, its not understandable. The...
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    Oil and gas mix question Merc

    My motor is a 80hp 800 merc 2 stroke 1972 4 cyl. I was wondering what ratio I would use with a 6 gallon gas tank, or just the ratio to a gallon. Thanks!
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    80HP 800 Mercury Motor 4 stroke

    Does anyone know what the price of one of these would be? The year of it is a 1972. It runs and has had low unit oil change. It also has controls and electric start.
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    1972 Mercury 800 80 Hp

    Hi, I do believe the motor is a 1972. The serial number is 3427373. I was wondering if someone could correct me if I'm wrong. On to the bigger problem. I have a 1976 steury 16' boat. I am trying to put this motor (80 horse merc) on it. I have noticed that there is a sticker inside the...
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