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I found these articles researching another issue but found a lot of the information important (1969 Merc 650) and figured I would pass them along.
http://www.used-boats-canada.ca/item/ethanol-blended-fuel-and-boat-engines
http://www.used-boats-canada.ca/files/important_news_for_boat_owners.pdf...
Hello All,
I have a 1969 Mercury 650 (4cylinder 2 stroke).
Checked compression, everything appears ok.
Tried to start (turn over) the engine and nothing. There is no sound from the starting solenoid and a lot of wiring needs to be replaced.
Motor has been sitting for approx 5 years in a...
