2004....mercury ...50 hp

tav1

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Feb 24, 2009
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friend of mine has this motor and won't idle when trying to start it in neutral.
has to cold start it just to run it but stalls in neutral.......what do you think on this problem?
he just bought in sept. and has no clue other then bringing it to the shop.
 

racerone

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I would say a compression test should be done.------Followed by a spark check.------Often motors that have major problems are sold to a novice.-------Might be worth running to a shop to get a health check on it.
 
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