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    Help my old gal won't start

    Hey guys thanks for the replies I have already tested the kill switch no luck and still no spark. I called local repair shop today said he was a month and half behind. I am still searching for troubleshooting help. Thanks again.
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    Help my old gal won't start

    Hello to all, I have been a member for a long time but, haven't been on line in several years. I finally got my old gal, (boat not wife) out of the barn to give it to my grandson. She has been barned for several years time for her to be loved and used by someone much younger. My problem is she...
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    Motor rebuilder

    Hello everyone I am considering having my 1992 40hp Mercury 2 stroke rebuilt. I have been researching numerous rebuilders on line. My question is does anyone have any experience with these rebuilders??? I haven't been to the local shop yet, but thought perhaps someone who professionally rebuilds...
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    Turning to the smart guys on Mercury 40 hp 2 stokes.

    I want to ask the experienced operators here for their oppinion on my 40 hp 2 stroke motor serial #OD120859. My motor is a 1992 2 stroke which starts great and runs great. She has no noise or leaks of any kind. I am retired (yeah right) and of couse live on a fixed income, which makes buying a...
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    Classic boat pic gallery (20yr and older)

    Re: Classic boat pic gallery (20yr and older) I don't know if I'm smart enough to figure out how to up load a photos, but here goes. She is a 1988 Alumacraft (the boat that is) 16 foot fish catching (I wish) machine. She has a 1992 40hp Mercury and 12 volt trolling motor. She perfect for the...
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    Low compression readings???

    Hello a couple of months ago I started a thread about my new to me, at the time, boat a 16 ft Alumacraft with a 1992 Mercury 40 hp motor. I was having starting issues and got some GREAT advise. I rebuilt the fuel pump and both carbs and followed the starting advise and she now starts and runs...
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    Carb ???

    Hello, first to introduce myself I am a retired Marine Master Gunnery Sergeant/Sergeant Major with 24 years. I am not a boat mechanic by any means, but fairly mechanically minded. My boat is a 1987 Alumacraft 16' bass boat with a 1992 Mercury 40 hp motor serial # OD120859 4 cyl 2 stroke. I...
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    Help PLEASE with my 40 hp

    Hello, I am fairly new to the forum and have been snooping around looking for hints on my 40 hp motor. The motor is a 1992 40 hp 4cyl 2 stroke with motor serial # OD1208859. I bought the boat a couple of months ago and it's been extremely hard to start since we bought it. She cranks fine, but...
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    Another serial number question, help needed please

    Requesting permission to come aboard Sir/Madam? Hello everyone, my name is Chuck and by way of introduction I am a retired U.S. Marine and retired (medically) from my own company 2 years ago. I bought an Alumacraft 16 foot bass boat over the winter. I have replaced all the seats, the fish...
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