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I have had my 115 mercury outboard in the shop since early July. I took it in because it would not accelerate properly. Shop diagnosed an issue with water spitting into the exhaust through a leaky gasket. They pulled the exhaust gaskets and replaced. Installed new gasket on the outer housing and...
Just purchased a boat with a 1981 Mercury outboard on it. The boat has been sitting in a barn for about 10 years. It did start right up and run. The problem I am having is it takes several minutes before it with plane. I have to slowly increase the throttle and wait for it to gain RPMs. I have...
