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    1970 650 Merc still won’t go over 3000 rpm

    Thanks for all your help this far. what I’ve done, - remove carbs, soak clean rinse, blow out, push thin wire through small holes blow out again rebuild with new kit from mercury. - replace any wire that was frayed or beginning to fray. -take boat to water to set the carbs -compression good on...
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    Cleaning carbs.

    I’ve just about got my carbs ready for a soak and clean while I get the new gaskets. But my dad asked if they were a full kit or just the gaskets. I told him I’m pretty sure they’re just the gaskets. did I order the wrong parts? Should it be a “complete kit”? I assumed I could re use the...
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    Mercury switch purpose and fiction of this item?

    I’m going to fix some wiring on my 1970 650 and came across this item and not sure what it does? It’s purpose and function. I see the wires are probably beyond repair as there not much to work with. It’s sideways in the picture.
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    Mercury parts 1970 in Canada? Or is eBay the way?

    Just been looking for parts for my outboard carb gaskets, impeller, probably a whole water pump kit. And fuel pump kit. Is eBay the best source? Can’t seem to find any one dealer that has all the parts. 1970 650 thunderbolt s/n 2874490 live in Alberta l, Canada so I’d be nice to get all the...
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    1970 650 mercury spark plug type? And many other ?’s.

    Hello, well I got a boat, motor and trailer for quite cheap. 1970 650 mercury. Took a few days get it running. It’s sat for about 6 years. This site has been very helpful In learning about these motors. I’m thankful for that! So I take it out to lake and run a tank through it. Seems like...
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