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    Switch box brand for 50hp 4 cyl?

    I am wondering if there is any advantage to going with a Mercury brand switch box or will i be alright going with one of the cheaper Sierra boxes or other brands available at about half the cost? Also wondering who has the best prices on items such as these? TIA, Kerry
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    Older Merc 90 purchase, what to look for?

    I am considering buying a 1988 Merc 90hp from a local boat shop. They say that they just did a complete inspection and tune-up and it is ready for the water. They are asking $2200 and i am wondering if this is too much and what i should check to make sure it is a good solid motor? It isn't on a...
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    50hp Merc misfire on 1 cylinder?

    I have a late 70's model 50hp Mercury that misfires on the #4 cylinder at all speeds. I have changed the spark plug and the coil and it is still misfiring on the same cylinder. I have hooked up a timing light to check for fire and it doesn't matter what RPM or whether the engine is hot or cold...
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    Shift rod electrically charged on 9.9hp ?!?!?!?

    I know this sounds crazy, but......, i went to change the impeller on my 9.9 two stroke and when disconnecting the shift rod connecting nut, the wrench simultaneously touched the side of the lower unit housing. It sparked and after yanking the wrench off the connecting nut, i grabbed a...
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