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    1960 Merc power loss

    Bought a completely rebuilt 45hp 1960 Merc earlier this summer. After you guys helped me resolve a control cable question I got it in the water about 4 times. It's on a 14' V-hull 1965 fiberglass boat. Some issues I need help with: 1. It died several times while idling (I have not touched the...
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    Correct control for a 1960 Merc

    I just purchased a 1960 45HP white Mercury to replace a 40hp 1972 Merc. The '60 has a magneto, the '72 has Thunderbolt ignition. Question: Will the controls for the newer Merc work for the '60? The control box for the '72 is all black with a red Merc logo decal on the side. I have gotten several...
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    Repair 72 or buy restored 62?

    Two part question. My 72 40hp, short shaft, Merc died on the water 2 years ago. First time out that year it started fine. Tried to accelerate and it started coughing and sputtering and losing power and then stopped. Tried to restart and it started smoking and I smelled gas. Wouldn't restart...
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