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    1986 Merc 75 no spark on cyl 3/4. Switchbox?

    Hello guys, Ive got a 1986 Mercury 75hp 4 cyl. that has no spark on the bottom two plugs (plugs 3 and 4). My first guess is the switchbox. I was hoping someone could give me the proper test procedure to follow so that I can be relatively sure before I buy an elecrical part I cant return. Thanks!
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    2001 Merc 60 big foot, no spark!

    Hey guys, I just bought this engine and took it out on the maiden voyage, no luck! Started great, took off on plane, ran beautiful. Came off of plane after about 3 minutes and it died....got towed back to the ramp...Cranks over just fine but have no spark on any plug! I have no idea where to...
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    1977 t-bolt 850 bogs down after half throttle or above

    ok guys, I have been working on this old motor for about a month or so. Hope someone out there can tell me whats going on. Im at a loss. Its a 1977 mercury thunderbolt 850, 85 horse power. This motor had sat for about 5 years, I purchased a 1986 angler 18' center console with 40 gallon internal...
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    1977 Thunderbolt 850, engine died at idle, wont restart....HELP!

    I had been running the boat off and on all day, we were getting ready to run home on the last trip of the day. I started the engine and was untieing from the dock. the engine was running fine at idle. all at once, the engine sputtered once and died. I tried to restart but it just cranked. I...
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    Mercury Thunderbolt Tach Gauge Help!

    I purchased a 1977 Mercury 850 Thunderbolt 85 HP. I also purchased a 1979 Mercury 800 Thunderbold 80 HP. to use as a parts motor. the 800 came with the original T-Bolt tach and i'm trying to use it on the 850, however when the engine is at idle the tach gauge is pegged and bouncing. There is no...
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    1986 Angler CC 18' 8", Fuel capacity?

    Hey everyone, Im hoping someone out there might know what the fuel capacity is for a stock fuel tank in a 1986 Angler Center Console, 18" 8" long with 7' 8" beam. Thanks!
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