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    Why does my NEW 40HP Merc run like shizit? Majorly bummed!

    She booooooooogs out of the hole. I have to feather the controls forward and backward and then she kinda goes after the long hesitation. When I get her tached up to 4K and go to give her more throttle she stalls.<br /><br />I took it to an authorized Merc dealer and he said I had to big a prop...
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    What is the problem with my 40HP Mercury?

    I have a 2004 40HP ELPTO Mercury. This is a new motor that I got with no warranty. I installed it on my Skiff in December. <br /><br />THESE are my problems:<br /><br />1.The motor does not want to want to idle. <br /><br />2.When I give it gas there is a long hesitation before she will...
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    How to adjust idle speed on 2004 40HP ELPTO Mercury Outboard?

    How do you adjust the idle speed on a 2004 Merc outboard? I tried adjusting the throttle cable but it doesn't seem to want to hold an idle? It starts off at 1200 RPM and then stops running?
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    2004 40hp Mercury Spark Plugs Question???

    WOW! $7 to $10 for a friggen spark plug! I can't believe the cost of these friggen spark plugs for a 2004, 40HP Merc outboard. <br /><br />My motor was acting like the plugs were fouled and sure enough I pulled them and they looked black and wet.<br /><br />The plug is an NGK BPZ8HN10 and no...
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