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    Mercontrol ignition switch of 1976 Mercury 650

    Hi everyone, new to the forum, and new to boat repair, but experienced mechanic. I have a '76 Mercury 650 with the Mercontrol that has the choke button above the ignition switch. Well, my rig is giving out on me. First the ignition switch refused to allow the motor to start. So, I figured out...
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    1976 650 no spark

    Took my boat out yesterday and, after 3-4 hours of fun, it died on me in the water at full throttle. Tried quite awhile to start it, even using starting fluid, but all to no avail, it just would not hit at all. After getting towed back to the boat launch and bringing it home I tested it and I am...
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    1976 Mercury 650 overheating

    Ok, I just bought an old Tri Hull with a 1976 Mercury 650. The boat has sat unused for 6 years, so I got it for only $500. Not bad, I think. Anyway, didn't take much to get the motor started, but there was no water coming from the TellTale, and the motor was getting very hot. So, I pulled the...
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