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    '85 50HP 2-Stroke - Does not run in water

    I've got a new impeller coming tomorrow. I probably should have changed that right off the bat. Looks like I definitely need a carb adjustment though. Top 2 cylinders are wicked lean.
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    '85 50HP 2-Stroke - Does not run in water

    Looks like the top 2 cylinders are running REALLY lean. Left to right is top cylinder to bottom.
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    '85 50HP 2-Stroke - Does not run in water

    I'll check the spark asap. Would a fuel issue cause it to overheat? Sorry, I'm new to outboards! Whole different beast!
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    '85 50HP 2-Stroke - Does not run in water

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    '85 50HP 2-Stroke - Does not run in water

    Hi All - I have an '85 Mercury 50HP 2-stroke on my '16' Alumacraft. The motor runs fine when not in the water. I hooked up the ear muffs and ran it for about 5 minutes. No overheating, revving great, idles super smooth, etc. When I put the boat in the water, I go about 20 yards and then it...
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    Prop Recommendation: '85 Merc 50hp 2-stroke - 16' Alumacraft

    Yeah, I'm getting spark on all cylinders, plugs don't look too bad, and compression is around 105 between the 4 with no real variance.
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    Prop Recommendation: '85 Merc 50hp 2-stroke - 16' Alumacraft

    Thanks Scott. Definitely looking forward to cleaning the carbs. It really doesn't run bad except for not wanting to idle all day when cold. No misses and revs right up like a weedeater except for when I'm actually trying to scoot!
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    Prop Recommendation: '85 Merc 50hp 2-stroke - 16' Alumacraft

    Hi All - I just bought an '85 16' Alumacraft Maverick with a 50HP Mercury 2-stroke. Boat hadn't been run since 2017, but I've given a restoration/rewire and went over the motor. Prop has a chunk missing. Motor gets up to about 3500 RPM at WOT. It will hit around 6K without drive engaged...
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    1985 Mercury 50HP 2-Stroke - Tach Recommendations

    Hi All - I have a 1985 Mercury 50HP 2-Stroke on my 16' Alumacraft. I'd like to install a tach on my console. I'm reading conflicting info on what actually works properly. I have a basic tach with the wire that winds around the #1 plug wire on an old 14HP Evinrude, but I've seen these may not...
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