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    water impeller?

    I've heard alot about water impellers. I think mine is out. There is no pee and it smokes when it runs. Is the impeller the problem? Will this cause the motor to cut out? Thanks
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    stuck inlet needle?

    the inlet needle on my carb sticks when i push on it. It wont release properly. Ive tried wd-40 and gas/oil. Does anybody have any answers? Im stumped and frustrated. Thanks.
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    7.5hp inlet gasket

    I replaced the inlet gasket on the carb of this motor. But when I put the pin float lever pinion back in, it does not seem to fit right. Does the hooked piece or flat piece go closest to the inlet needle. Thanks,
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    1972 7.5 mercury not getting fuel

    I have just rebuilt the carb and replaced the check valves in the fuel pump along with all gaskets. Im not getting a continuous pull on the gas/oil mix. It runs for a second when i put gas/oil directly into the carb but wont stay running. Also, when i take off the hose from pump to carb and...
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    7.5 mercury firing on one cylinder

    Re: 7.5 mercury firing on one cylinder so i took the fuel pump apart and took some pictures. My question is...does the diaphram and the screen/filter look ok? Should the diaphram look that flexible or should it have more tension? thanks,
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    7.5hp Mercury motor not turning over

    I cant get my motor to turn over, gurgle, or have any reminents of starting. It has been stored for over a year now. I dont know if it might be the fuel pump or a dirty carb. The carb looks clean inside and out. Im stumped. Any advice would be great. Thanks,
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    7.5 mercury firing on one cylinder

    I have spark on one of the two cylinders on this 1972 merc. I've heard it might be the coil but which one? How do I get the other cylinder to spark? New to this stuff so I'm looking for any help I can get. SN# 3275803. Thanks,
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    1974 7.5hp mercury wont start!!

    I have a 1974 mercury 7.5hp motor that im having some trouble with. The motor was running last october and I took it out a couple of times then, but over time it just quit turning over. I just replaced the ignition and kill switch wires. They were corroded and mangled so i thought this may be...
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