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    Ignition problem?

    I have a 2001 Merc 90 hp elpo outboard. When I turned the key, it started turning over (rapidly) immediately, but then just quit turning. I know it's not the batteries. My first instinct is to replace the ignition switch as it was getting to feel corroded inside and just not right. It has a...
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    2001 Merc. 90hp 2-stroke dies under load

    Hi, I took our pontoon boat with a 90hp Merc. 2 stroke outboard out for it's first Spring run and it kept dying under load and was hard to re-start. I assumed there was water in the gas as the tank was left 1/2 full, so I added drygas and filled balance of tank with fresh gas. It started a...
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    HOT volt.regulator wires

    Hi: I have an '87 mercruiser 165 4 cyl. It has the stator (internal alt.?) and a voltage regulator mounted on the port side. While idling yesterday, I smelled and saw electrical smoke, cut the engine and noticed one of the wires coming from the stator and attaching to the voltage regulator was...
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    Carb float question

    I've been told that while my boat motor is hot, but not running, the source of dripping gas (causing flooding) into my carb throat through the 2 tubes/jets (coming from the float bowl?) is either the needle not seating or the float set too high. If it's the float too high, does that mean I need...
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    Mercruiser 165 Carb issue?

    I have a 1987 Wellcraft 192 classic with a 165 HP Mercruiser - bought it new. Last summer, I re-built the carb - using the proper kit. I did the preliminary settings as per instructions then installed the carb back onto the engine. The thing started and ran great - better than ever! However...
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