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I am currently waiting on parts to rebuild the 3 carbs and while I have them off, I was wondering how to inspect the reed valves in this engine. Do they go bad? I am having a difficult time getting this engine to idle at 1000 RPM. I hope the rebuild on the carbs will do the trick, but before...
I have a 1993 merc 90 hp, 3 cylinders. I have owned it since 1997 and never had any problems with it. I troll a lot, 6-8 hours a day, about 10 times a year. Lately it just will not idle and I have to move throttle forward every time I start it. I changed the plugs which were loaded up and...
I have a 17 ft lund with a 2 stroke 90 hp merc. I need a new starting battery. My current setup is a 12v starting battery in the back of boat for starting and accessories. I also have a 12v trolling battery in the front for electric trolling motor only. Only wired to trolling motor. I must...
