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  1. nwpete

    Mercury outboard won't stay idling

    My Mercury 40hp 2 stroke (2001) won't stay idling and I really need an advice as to what could be wrong with it. Let me provide you with all the facts. I have also attached a video of it dying while it idles for about a minute (sometimes shorter). - The outboard keeps idling when I push the...
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    I can't remove my fuel filter housing

    I've been trying to twist open this fuel filter housing in the pic for several days now and I still can't open it. I tried everything.. using rags, wrenches, strap wrenches... and twisted counterclockwise looking at it from the bottom. I'm about to tap out. Any idea on how to open this thing...
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    Keep my Mercury outboard trimmed up or down when not using?

    I have a 2002 Mercury outboard 40hp, 2 stroke, 2 cylinders, oil injected. (Model #1041412ZD) I'm wondering if I need to keep the motor trimmed up or down when I'm not using the boat. (i.e. keeping it in the garage between rides or for the winter) Some people seem to say keep it trimmed up...
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    Mercury trim & tilt is jammed and only goes down halfway. Video included.

    Hi. A total newbie here. Just got my first boat, an older Gregor with a Mercury 40ph (2 stroke, oil injected). My tilt only goes down halfway and then it gets stuck. It sounds like it gets jammed on the way down with a grinding noise although the motor is still running while jammed. I attached...
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