I have a better chance of hitting the lottery than this motor running for me !!!Ok I bow to the Mercury Gods, they have won. I give up. Let me update - 1976 Mercury 150 - New - Plugs,Dist. Cap,Switchbox,Starter Coil,Stator,internal & External wiring harness. Ran great hitting the lake but every time somethang would die and paddle back, fix something run great hitting the lake then die, Now been told have irratic fire and will not stay running. Anybody know of any good bicycle forums thinking of taking up bike riding . well I'm at a loss .