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    Fathers Day debacle

    Hi Guys I have a mid 90's model 25 HP Mercury pull start. Went to go fishing on Fathers day motor started fine went 20 meters from boat ramp and handed to my son to drive whilst I threw the cast net. Son not being very good at driving reveved the **** out of motor in reverse and got a bit of...
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    25hp Merc Dies when put in gear

    Hi Guys, I have a mid 1990's model 25hp Mercury pull start. Problem is when motor is hot it idols and starts fine but when I put it in gear it dies. If I squeeze fuel bulb it will get it going then once revs are up it will continue to run fine. I am assuming this is a carb problem just wanted...
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    25hp Merc Dies when put in gear

    Hi Guys, I have a mid 1990's model 25hp Mercury pull start. Problem is when motor is hot it idols and starts fine but when I put it in gear it dies. If I squeeze fuel bulb it will get it going then once revs are up it will continue to run fine. I am assuming this is a carb problem just wanted...
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    Second Hand Parts

    Hi guys anyone know of any good places in Australia to get second hand parts from who are on line. I'm in Cairns and there is only one place I know and is resonable I think however don't have anyone to compare him with.
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    serial numbers again

    Hi guys, I have a 20hp Mercury SN 9565190 mid 80's model I was told, however when I go to Mercury's parts express website and enter this sn it tells me that no such sn exists. Why is it so.
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    No spark on 20hp Mercury

    I have a 20hp Merc pull start Serial# 9565190 Mid 80's model I believe. I'm not getting any spark on either plug, have changed plugs, leads, and coils, have tryed disconnecting kill switch and still no luck. Have checked all wires and connections and all seem fine, so am thinking Stator or...
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    mercury marine

    Hi guys, I would like to have a look at mercury marine web site at there parts section but can not access it as it requires an American zip code and as I'm in Australia and don't know any US zip codesI can't get in can someone pls tell me how to get in or tell me a US zip code thanks.
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    Leaving outboard sitting

    Hi guy's my job requires me to go away for 6-8 weeks at a time and my 25hp 2 stroke pull start Mercury dosn't get used for this time. What should I do to prepare my motor for this lenght of time sitting idle besides flush with fresh water and run fuel out of the carbie.<br />Thanks
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    20hp won't start

    Hi I have a 20hp mid 80's model mercury 2 stroke pull start. Which I purchaced to repair and sell I have completed putting back together and tried to start for the first time and it fired for about 10 secs before stopping and will not even look like starting after that. Have tried without fuel...
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