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I am new to the in's and out's of outboards so bear with me.
I have a 1977 Mercury 500 50hp. She has been a great motor til now.
A few nights ago I was on my way back from fishing. Was at full throttle, the engine suddenly (fast but gradual) lost power and died. I could start it back up...
