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    Mercury 115 -1,3,5 no spark with good power packs

    I was doing some recent work on my 115 and noticed an ignition switch box or power pack was kind of loose. It was running when I touched it, pushing it against the frame to see how loose it was. Since that moment it wont start and I have no spark on cylinders 1,3, and 5. I swapped the power...
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    What year is this?

    I have a 115hp Mercury 6 cylinder 2 stroke. The best I could get from the serial number is 3b130753. Anyone know what year she is? Thanks!:cool:
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    Skipping/dead cylinder...why the fouled plugs?

    I have an 81 Mariner 2 cylinder 15hp 2 stroke outboard. I recently rebuilt the carb and replaced the spark plugs. It has run fine for about 2 weeks and suddenly it runs really sluggish...so of course, I docked it and pulled one wire at a time...the top cylinder wire when pulled still runs, but...
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    Engine miss problem, what is the cause (see 4th post)

    I have a 1981 Mariner outboard (684CL311423). It had been sitting for a couple years, ever since the owner tried putting old fuel into it and gave up on it. I got it to run and idle a bit, but it's wicked hard to get started, so i'm rebuilding the carb and replacing plugs and vacuum...
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    What year is this?

    I have a Mercury Mariner 2 cylinder 15hp outboard that was just given to me. The serial number is 684CL311423. Any idea what year it is? I pulled the carb to check the float and now I need a carb kit. Thanks for your help.
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