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    Died Under Full Power

    I finally got my 1973 Mercury 850 outboard running. It starts rough, but once it is running it was doing great. I was cruising across the lake under full power and the motor died..., it didn't slow or sputter, it just cut off. It will turn just fine and the carbs are filling with gas.., any...
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    Trouble starting

    I have a 1973 850 Mercury. The engine turns great but will not start unless the intake on the carberator is covered. Once it starts it runs great, but if you shut it down and let cool for more than 10 or 20 minutes, you have to cover the intake to get it to start again?? I'm at a loss..., I...
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