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    18xd: Cylinder block cover removal

    After running my motor for about 5 minutes, I checked the compression. The top cylinder is reading around 130 and the bottom near 150. After letting the motor sit a while, compression on both cylinders is near 150. Obviously, operating temperature has an affect on the compression on the top...
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    18xd complications... Any advice?

    I have a 1984 Mercury 18xd (electric start) that I recently purchased from a coworker. The only work the previous owner did on it was a carb kit. He told me the only way he could get it to crank and run was with the trottle open. I cleaned the carb, changed the plugs, and ran some new fuel...
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    18xd issues... What could it be?

    I have a 1984 Mercury 18xd (electric start) that I recently purchased from a coworker. The only work the previous owner did on it was a carb kit. He told me the only way he could get it to crank and run was with the trottle open. I cleaned the carb, changed the plugs, and ran some new...
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    18xd starting but wont stay running...

    I just picked up an 18xd, electic start model, as a spare engine/parts donor for my 25xd. It has been sitting for a while. The gentleman I bought it from told me he put a carb kit on it but he could only get it to crank and run with the throttle open. It has been sitting for a while but I'm...
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    Merc 18cd and 25xd year model???

    18xd: serial #: 6583614 25xd: serial #: A186968
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    Merc 18xd controls... swap to 25xd???

    I have a Mercury 25xd tiller steer, pull start motor. It runs great. I found an 18 xd, electric start, with steering linkage, and throttle controls. Can I convert my 25xd to electric start, connect the steering, and throttle controls using the parts off of the 18xd??? Any tips, hints...
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    Can anyone help me???

    I have a 25xd tiller steer, pull start motor. It runs great. I found an 18 xd, electric start, with steering linkage, and throttle controls. Can I convert my 25xd to electric start, connect the steering, and throttle controls using the parts off of the off of the 18xd???
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    part compatability 18xd/25xd

    I have a 25xd tiller steer, pull start motor. It runs great. I found an 18 xd, electric start, with steering linkage, and throttle controls. Can I convert my 25xd to electric start, connect the steering, and throttle controls off of the 18xd???
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