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    Carburetor Float Question

    Engine is a 2001 Merc 60HP Bigfoot 4-stroke with carb. When laid up in October 2009 everything was running fine until several minutes prior to shutdown when engine started to stumble. Early April 2010 I changed spark plugs and changed lube oil and oil filter and drained 4 quarts instead of 3 out...
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    Fuel in lube oil

    Merc 60HP Non-EFI Bigfoot 4-stroke T'stat checked out OK - opened at 120F. Temp. Sensor checked out OK with OHM and hot water test. I'm changing t'stat and temp sensor anyway. Enricher checked out OK with OHM and 12VDC test. Opened fuel pump and diaphragms looked OK but I will change the inboard...
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    Water in lube oil

    Engine is a 2001 Merc 60HP carb. Bigfoot. When laid up in October 2009 everything was running fine. I changed lube oil recently and drained 4 quarts instead of 3 out of engine. Oil was brownish grey color. I suspect at least 25% of drained oil was water. I haven't checked compresssion of...
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    Merc 15 No Spark

    15 HP (Merc 15 HP), 1988, Model 1015201BD<br /><br />Was running great then suddenly died. Died same as if I pulled the safety lanyard kill switch. Now there is no spark at either plug. Any suggestions? Is this a Japanese built engine?
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    Fuel to Oil Mix for 1965 2 cyl Merc.

    What ratio mix do I use for a 1965 Merc 6HP?
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    Mercury Propeller Substitute-Need Help

    Will a Mercury 48-77338A40 substitute for a 48-77338A33? Both are Black Max, 14 X 11 RH Alum 3 Blade.<br />The Merc web site says the A40 is for use with Flo-Torq II or III.<br />My engine is a 2001 Merc 60-HP 4-Stroke Big Foot and it calls for an A33 but the prop on the engine is a 48-77340A45...
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    I have too many GPS units.

    EDIT: Sorry, Friend.<br /><br />If you want to sell something, use the iboats Boating Thrifties (see link, above).<br /><br />Selling in the forums is not allowed.
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    Still Requesting Mercury Tech. Comment

    I have the Mercury Service Manual for the 50/60 ELPT FourStoke Big Foot starting year 2001. I have a 2001 Model 60. Other than the HP difference, I can't find in the specs any other difference between the 50 and the 60. They have the same weight, rpm ratings, bore, stroke, powerhead, timing...
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    Need a Mercury Tech. to Advise

    I have the Mercury Service Manual for the 50/60 ELPT FourStoke Big Foot starting year 2001. I have a 2001 Model 60. Other than the HP difference, I can't find in the specs any other difference between the 50 and the 60. They have the same weight, rpm ratings, bore, stroke, powerhead, timing...
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