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    Mercury 30 hp ELPTO Voltage Problem

    Have been having a problem with 1998 Mercury 30 hp ELPTO outboard motor. When running, the voltage meter will start to vibrate, then bounce back and forth on the dial. Soon after this starts, the tachometer will start to fluctuate wildly and you can hear the engine rpm change. Only happens at...
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    How to replace a "fuel filter"

    How do you replace the fuel filter on a 1998 Mercury 30 hp ELPTO engine? Thanks
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    98 Merc 30hp ELPTO Voltage Problem

    Recent problem. Owned boat / motor (Smokercraft / Mercury 30hp ELPTO) for four years with no problems. Serviced annually. Recently when driving the boat I noticed the voltmeter and tachometer indicators bouncing back and forth across the scale on the gauges at high speed (4800 rpm). All...
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