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    1988 Mercury 60 HP Starting/Idle problems

    I recently purchased this motor which has been a complete mistake. Nonetheless, I’m stuck with it and need to figure out what is wrong.<br /><br />The first time I started it with the flushing ears, it ran poorly cold although it improved a little when warmed up. I checked the compression when...
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    85 Mariner 50HP won't idle in water

    Past History: Bought used in '87, this motor worked great. The boat died in '90 and the motor sat in the garage until I bought a new boat in '96. It wouldn't idle and was hard to start so I brought it to a guy who rebuilt the carbs. It didn't run any better so I had a dealer check it out and...
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