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    83' Merc Intermittent spark, Switchbox?

    I have a 1983 Merc 2 cylinder Outboard. I have not taken it out yet this year but did have it running this spring. Today it would not start. I chased one issue down to no spark on one cylinder. Cylinder #1 has a good strong consistent spark . #2 sparks every once in a while or not at all. I...
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    Fuel Filter with Air in it? Normal? bog @ wot

    I Have been reading a lot of post in reference to bogging down at WOT. 1982 40hp Merc Had the boat out yesterday and it seemed to run fine for at least 20 min at WOT as we went out to our fishing spot. I did not run it at WOT again until our return trip. Motor seem to bog down almost like it...
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    Fuel Filter with Air in it? Normal? bog @ wot

    I Have been reading a lot of post in reference to bogging down at WOT. 1982 40hp Merc Had the boat out yesterday and it seemed to run fine for at least 20 min at WOT as we went out to our fishing spot. I did not run it at WOT again until our return trip. Motor seem to bog down almost like it...
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    1982 Merc -carb leaking fuel when priming

    Greetings All - I just installed a new fuel filter and was squeezing the primer bulb to get fuel into the bowl. I was only able to fill it up 1/3-1/2, primer bulb got very firm and then I noticed fuel dripping out of the carb. Am I just over pressurizing the system and forcing it through or...
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    Power to starter stuck on?

    '82 40hp Merc with Quicksilver controller. After starting the engine up about 20 times throughout the day the power to the starter got stuck on. Even with the key pulled out. We quickly disconnected the neg battery cable to power it down. Ended up starting the engine by just touching the cable...
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    1882 40hp cooling and normal temperature

    Relatively new to me 1982 40hp Merc. Had issues of overheating. Found impeller in very bad shape. Replaced impeller, cleaned out some debris and put in new thermostat. I have a good stream out the tell-tale-hole. When running the outboard submersed in a tub (water just above the “trim tab...
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    Seafoam vs Stabil for winter fuel storage??

    I have always used Stabil in my small engines and fuel containers. I see that Seafoam along with many other things claims to be a stabilizer also. Any pros or cons between the two for marine use and winter storage?
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    1982 40hp Merc Overheating

    Recent purchase so I don't have a lot of history. Noticed it over heating when last operated. Saw water coming out around upper spark plug. Replaced gasket and no more leak. (also spark plugs) Ran the engine (low idle) for 10-15 min with hose hooked up via a flush device. Started to overheat...
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    1983 40hp Merc -water jacket leaking by upper plug

    I took my boat out on it's maiden voyage, just on a canal and at relatively low speeds most of the time. Halfway through the trip I noticed the motor was getting a little warm and wasn't running very well. I checked it out at home and notice water coming out around the upper spark plug hole...
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