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    1987 Classic 50 - HELP PLEASE electrical problems - Stator, trigger switchbox, coils?

    Hi guys, HELP PLEASE!!!!!!!! per my earlier post, I ended taking the engine to an authorised Mercury dealer to replace both the stator and trigger after they diagnosed these as being faulty - That cost me $978. I just got a call this morning and was told that new stator and trigger installed...
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    1987 Classic 50 Switchbox wiring question

    Hi guys I just finished a rebuild of the fuel pump and carburettors, and found that at least one of the wires attached to the right hand side of the switchbox has the insulation falling off it, when you touched it even more just fell away - the wire is exposed and green showing corrosion. For...
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    1987 Classic 50 Float FLOAT NEEDLE on a WMA 6 carburetor

    Hi guys, I've just taken off the float on the WMA 6 carburettor, and the pointed conical tip of the needle, is not worn however is black. My question is, is the tip made of rubber or is it just dirty metal?? The rest of the carburettor looks fairly clean. I understand from reading the manual...
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    1987 Classic 50 Float pin stuck on a WMA 6 carburetor

    Hi all, I am currently trying to clean out and rebuild my carbs (model WMA 6) on my 1987 Mercury Classic 50 . I am working on the top carb and have just taken it off the engine. (By the way they certainly are well hidden behind a number of components). Anyway unlike other cabs (lawnmower &...
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    1988 Merc 45 (Classic 50) How do you remove the CARBS ??? Help please

    :confused:Hi Guys I want to clean out the 2 carbs, but they are hidden behind other motor parts, and thus innaccessable. I was hoping for step by step instructions (preferably with pictures) showing how to disamble all the surrounding components. I am not a mechanic, so I am trying to tread...
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    '88 Merc 45 Classic 50 Melted reeds via overheat-huge loss of speed HELP

    Hi guys, I have a 1988 45hp (Classic 50). This unit starts easily, idles really well, runs beautifully, yet will only achieve about 1/2 speed. I have been trying to work out the problem. I recently came across an online post which read as follows: "You have a carb or reed problem. Has...
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    1985 Mercury 45hp (Classic 50) very long accelaration lag to full throttle - HELP!!

    Hi guys, I have a 1985 Mercury 45hp (Classic 50). This has been a fantastic motor, yet has now developed a crippling problem. When you push the throttle down to try and get full speed you only seem to get about maybe 1/2 throttle (ie 1/2 speed). If you leave the throttle on full it will, after...
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    Salt buildup in cooling system Merc 45hp (1988)

    Hi guys, during my recent replacement of the water pump (see earlier post) I noticed that the place where the copper water tube enters the power head was encrusted with salt crystals. I tried to mechanically poke it loose without success. When I stared the motor the pee hole was working well...
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    Lower unit removal (stuck) 1988 Merc 45hp

    Hi guys, I'm new to this forum - and I need help. I was taking my daughter out in the boat for her birthday, when the impeller died - ending the trip very quickly. I am curently trying to remove the lower unit to replace the impeller. I have removed all bolts and the unit has only moved down...
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