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    Old Gas (what to do)

    I bought a used boat that was stored all winter long. The fuel tank was full, but, I don't know how old the gas was, or if it had a stabilizer added. I hate to have to pump out and dump out 20 gallons of gas. Is there anything I can do, or should I just run it out?
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    Sputtering Merc

    I have a 1987 Mercury 70 hp. When I try to start it it takes significant pumping of the primer bulb and eventually with lots of choke it will run.The motor has recently had a rebuild so I am running double the oil and lots of smoke comes out. I need to give it lots of throttle advance to keep it...
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    Fuel Gauge Problem

    My fuel gauge on my boat always reads 3/4 of a tank. It's a used boat that I just bought so I don't know any history. I do know however that it reads 3/4 even when it is empty. I had to get towed this weekend because of it :( <br /><br />I assume by either opening or shorting the wires to the...
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    Exhaust Coming Out Tell Tale

    I have a 1980's Merc 7.5. It is not peeing. I also noticed that exhaust was coming out the pee hole. My first thought was that the water pump is toast and that I should replace it. I'm a little curious why I would be getting exhaust coming out the pee hole though. Anybody have any ideas?
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    Where to start ?

    I have originally posted my engine problems under the topic of 'Violent Stalling and White Grease Leak'. I took the engine (1981, Merc 7.5)to the lake to try some of the suggestions mentioned in this forum and found my troubles are greater than I thought.<br /><br />Most importantly, it is no...
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    Violent Stalls and White Grease Leak

    I have a 15+ years old Mercury 7.5 HP. When I initially start it after a day or two, a whole bunch of small clumps of white grease float on the water. I have checked the lower unit and the grease is clear (not the typical milkshake look of a lower unit leak). As well, and I don't know if it is...
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