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    1969 Mercury 1250 Compression Check

    I'm new to boating and was wondering if my compression is ok. I did it and got about 95 psi on all the cylinders except one was around 85. Just wondering what else I need to do because it still is not wanting to fire up. Here is a link to my other thread with more information...
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    Early seventies Mercury 1250 Wont Start

    Re: Early seventies Mercury 1250 Wont Start Thanks guys. I got it for 1500 with two trailers, so I figured it was a strong deal. Ill check today but it doesnt seem like the choke button does anything. Is that the same thing as the manual choke thats on the engine? Also, the guy I bought it...
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    Early seventies Mercury 1250 Wont Start

    I just got an early seventies boat with a Mercury 1250 on it and it started when I got it by using throttle body cleaner in the cylinders but it was really hard to get started. Once it started it sounded great though. Once I got it home I have had a hell of a time trying to get it started. I...
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