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    2001 Mercury 8hp

    Is the mercury 8hp the same engine as the 9.9 with a different carb? Thanks
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    2001 Mercury 8hp

    My 2001 8 hp engine starts on one pull. But when I advance the throtle the engine stalls. Sometimes it stalls with a puff of smoke and a backfire. I changed the spark plugs, new gas, new gas tank and new hose. A friend thought it could be scored cylinders and/or timing. HELP I did a...
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    No water just smoke

    I was running my Yamaha 6hp. and I noticed smoke instead of a stream of water.:eek: I am guessing it ran for about five minutes or so like that. Is the water pump shot or engine blown? Or both? What do I do next? :confused: Thanks!!!!
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