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    Learned alesson on poor running Mercury

    I bought a 1982 50hp 4cyl. Mercury from a boat/o/b engine mechanic in '09' . The gentleman said he had replaced some of the wiring due to the fact that some of these engines were prone to wiring problems due to rotting and some other issues, that he took care of. Also rebuilt the carbs. changed...
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    4cyl Mercury, 50hp '82' Rope Start

    Hi Everyone This engine has got me baffled. It Idles rough (missing) & gets more noticeable as you increase throttle & it seems not to beable to reach WOT(5000-5500), I don't have a Tack installed. I'm not a O/B mechanic. I'v read the Seloc manual, read all you guy's post on mercury 4cyl's in...
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    1982Mercury 4Cyl

    Gentleman, I need assistance: 1982 Mercury O/B 4 cyl w/2carbs - 1carb for 2cyl's. I've been trying to trouble shoot the problem using my basic knowledge of auto engines & by reading this forum on iboats.com....which has been a great help learning from all you folks. My idle is slightly rough...
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    Mercury 4cyl...Help !

    Hi, 1982 Mercury O/B 4 cyl w/2carbs - 1carb for 2cyl's. I've been trying to trouble shoot the problem using my basic knowledge of auto engines & by reading this forum on iboats.com....which has been a great help learning from all you folks. My idle is slightly rough, not even sure rough is the...
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    1982 Mercury 500/50hp 4cyl

    Hi If I think I have a 'reed valve' problem on this engine, would I beable to verify this by doing a compression check ? thanks Centanni
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