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    1965 40 HP. Battery charging?

    Hi, I have just bought a 1965 40hp engine,with electric start. The seller told me that it has a dynamo, for charging batteries. Hanging out of the engine are 5-6 small wires, apart from the main red and black battery wires. Could anyone please give me some advice on how I go about using the...
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    Outboard dies after starting.

    Hi I'm after a bit of advice please. I've just bought my first boat and am having problems keeping the outboard running. It's a 20hp 2 stroke Mercury. It starts ok and runs for approx 30 seconds, then just dies. I've tried altering the choke and throttle but it doesn't make any difference. I...
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