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What should I get serviced (ask the mechanic to inspect, replace, clean, etc.) when purchasing an older (80's) used 2-stroke outboard? I know it?s a used engine and has been around the lake a few times, but I want to make sure I start with a clean slate, and make sure that everything that should...
(1980?s Merc 2-stroke, Outboard: 9385696)
This is my first boat and I have some questions as to how the engine runs.
Essentially, the outboard needs to be started with throttle applied (in neutral) to get it running. It will not start in the idle position. After its started, it will not idle...
Greetings everyone. I'm new to the forums and I have a few questions regarding my Mercury outboard. (First boat too, so I have a ton of Qs.)
I'll start with an easy one:
How can I find the year of my engine? The serial number is 9385696, but the tag indicates it was made in Belgium. Most of...
