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    70's 80's Merc 800

    Went to run the boat today, primed bulb and noticed when squeezing bulb, fuel is running out of the top carb. I have never noticed this before. Any ideas as to why. Also looking for repair manual for this motor. I have owned numerous older Mercury outboard 2 strokes, but all had the distributor...
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    1973 1150 115 hp 2 stroke 6cyl

    Hello there, I recently came upon this old thunderbolt 115 hp motor and my son and I have taken it on as a project. All cyl have decent compression, motor turns over, carbs are getting fuel, but no fire. I will be testing the spark shortly, however I had another concern. My son pointed out that...
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    1965 65 HP merc

    Just got this engine on a fiberglass boat I picked up. Starts and idles great, however seems to bog compared to my other 65 horse merc, particularly after half throttle to full throttle. Foundbad bulb and replaced, still not getting her to open all the way up. Is there anything else I should...
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    70's Mercury 65 jet

    I have a 1970's mercury outboard with jet lower unit. Top end is done for and was wondering if I need to have the same size motor to attach the lower jet unit to or if I can look at different sizes to replace on my boat and still use the jet lower end on. Thank you for your time and info, much...
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    65 horse jet 1970's

    I have a 65 horse jet mercury out boatboard which is beyond repairing the top end. Does anyone know what size options I have to install the lower jet unit (shoe and foot assembly) onto. Looking to find another power plant and just curious if it has to be the exact or if I have options in my...
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    Will not start.

    I have a 1976 Mercury 110 9.8hp 2 stroke outboard that will not start. I have changed the plugs, made sure there is good fuel flow etc. The engine turns over with the pull, just not igniting. Anyone know what my next step would be in figuring out my engine problem? Thank you in advance for...
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    1976 110 9.8hp 2stroke, will not fire.

    I have a 1976 Mercury 110 9.8 hp 2 stroke that appears to be well taken care of. Changed plugs and have good fuel. Any ideas why the motor will not fire when pulled to start? Any help would be greatly appreciated, frustrated.
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    1968 3.9HP 2 stroke

    I am attempting to hook this motor up to fuel. It appears to have the push twist type connector to the engine, just like my 65HP, however my existing push twist is two large to fit the receiving connector on the motor. Is there a smaller size connector for this application/older model...
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