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    1988 Mercury 50HP - mercury tilt kill switch

    well, just found my voltmeter and confirmed that the mercury switch appears to be working properly. Resistance of 1 when at normal position, and 0 when tilted 60 degrees from that. I suppose the remote control kill switch is the next spot I need to troubleshoot...
  2. J

    1988 Mercury 50HP - mercury tilt kill switch

    Bingo, thanks!! Just ordered a used one from ebay for $14. Fingers crossed.
  3. J

    1988 Mercury 50HP - mercury tilt kill switch

    I have a 1988 Mercury 50HP 3-cylinder with Quicksilver remote controls. Serial # 0B217717. She sank a month ago. After bailing her out, she ran fine for a few days. Now she won't spark unless I disconnect the mercury tilt kill switch (black/yellow) wire from the control box. There seems to be...
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    1988 Mercury 50HP - 3rd cylinder not firing

    Mercury serial # 0B217717 I'm a new boat owner who's fairly handy, but have just started learning about 2-cycle engines. I'm trying to get this old girl back to proper working condition. I have learned a ton from reading so many posts on this forum. You guys are the best!! So... here's my...
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