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    Merc 650 idle/throttle stop screw/carb

    Gas coming out lower carb, like a stuck float. I put new carb kits on, but it doesn't appear that these floats can be "adjusted". Are they fixed?<br /><br />Also, cannot adjust the idle. Tried the screw on each of the carbs, but doesn't do much. Where is the "throttle stop screw" on this...
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    Yamaha email

    Does anyone know of an email address to Yamaha customer service? I cannot find one on the site.<br /><br />I have a BRAND NEW Yamaha VMax 150 with less thatn 3 hours on the motor....water psi goes to between 6 and 8 then if RPMs go above 1500, water pressure drops to 0! Engine warning buzzer...
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    metal flake and clear mix

    I am going to "try" to shoot a new coat of clear w/flake to repair very old (flake on surface and turned silver from bronze). This isn't meant to be a pro job, just make it look better for sale. I do not know how much flake to put into the clear. Any suggestions? How many coats of...
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    Diagnosing Stator

    Okay, everyone has been very helpful on this board, so i'm going to try again. I previously posted a problem with my '72 650 would not idle and cuts out and dies after running a short time...then will not restart. Some suggested a stator problem (I've done everything else!).<br /><br...
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    still no idle, still bogs

    Have now adjusted floats, although they were dang close prior. put the idle screws back at the "default" of 1 1/2 turns from seated. Don't know where else to go now. Still will not idle and bogs and dies after running full for about 30 seconds. Here again is a breakdown of what has been...
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    Need some help with idle and dying, PLEASE!

    New carb kits (2), new plugs, new water pump kit, new fuel pump kit, new fuel lines/primer bulb, new gas. Compression 115 on all 3.<br /><br />I cannot get the dang thing to idle. I have worked those idle screws (in water) every which way and cannot get the thing to idle. I have to use the...
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    '72 650 will NOT idle and dies

    Okay, here is what I have done. Carb kits (2), new plugs, new water pump kit, new fuel pump kit, new fuel lines/primer bulb, new gas. <br /><br />I cannot get the dang thing to idle. I have worked those idle screws (in water) every which way and cannot get the thing to idle. I have to use...
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    Trying again...

    I posted this once, but the answer was off topic, so thought I'd try again...see if I get some guidance!<br /><br />I've read all the posts concerning the water jacket issues about water leaking around plugs, but just can't seem to find any gasket or part labeled "water jacket" for my motor, so...
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    Water from plug...old question, I know, but....

    I've read all the posts concerning the water jacket issues about water leaking around plugs, but just can't seem to find any gasket or part labeled "water jacket" for my motor, so here we go.<br /><br />I have a '72 Merc 650 and I put a water pump kit on (it wasn't peeing before). With the new...
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    Plastic in tube

    I have no water coming out my pee hole. I pulled one of the tubes away from the upper unit and it had a pretty large piece of plastic in it. I removed it but still no water....so, you think the piece was from the impeller? Gonna try to replace it but wanted to see what everyone thought before...
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    Okay, what have I done NOW! 2 questions

    I've previously posted questions on my '72 Merc 650 65hp motor....with much luck in the responses...hoping you can come through for me again! Here is what I have done and here are my issues...long, so please be patient w/me.<br /><br />I have 1)rebuilt carbs 2)changed plugs 3) check compression...
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    Zero Spark

    I have a '72 Merc 650. After the winter, it started briefly, then wouldn't start again. I changed plugs and rebuilt carbs, changed gas, cleaned lines, checked fuel pump. Tried again....started twice, but wouldn't keep running. Now won't start. I checked plugs and there is NO SPARK from any...
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    major cold crank problems

    I have a 1972 65 hp Merc. I have an awful time cold cranking. Once it cranks and warms, it runs great! Once I get to my fishing spot and troll for a while, it won't start again. The prime bulb gets soft sometimes, but not always. Even after pumping the primer bulb, it won't always start...
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    Terry bass boat 460 CM

    Does anyone know how I can find out the motor rating for this boat. It is a 1979. Thanks for any help!
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    1984 Champion bass boat windsheild

    I need to find a windsheild for a 1984 Champion 18.5 foot single console. I'm sorry, I do not have the serial or model number of the boat. Thanks for any help.
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    Mercury decals

    I have done extensive searching and cannot find decals for my outboard. I'm looking for new decals for a 1972 65hp Mercury outboard. Any link or information would be greatly appreciated.
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    Tilt lock lever

    Looking for a tilt lock lever for a 1972 Mercury 65 hp. Thanks!
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    bilge pump wiring

    My boat is currently wired where one switch powers both the bile and livewell. I want to wire them to two switches to operate them independently (don't know why it was done this way to begin with). Bilge is two wire w/o float. I want to wire to an illuminated switch. Anyone send me a simple...
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    bilge pump wiring

    My boat is currently wired where one switch powers both the bile and livewell. I want to wire them to two switches to operate them independently (don't know why it was done this way to begin with). Bilge is two wire w/o float. I want to wire to an illuminated switch. Anyone send me a simple...
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    1984 Champion windsheild

    I need to find a windsheild for a 1984 Champion 18.5 foot single console. I'm sorry, I do not have the serial or model number of the boat. Thanks for any help.
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