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Hello,
I have a mid '80s (I think it is an 85) 150Hp Mercury Mariner.
When starting cold (after sitting) it cranks fine then pops once or twice (which then releases the starter) but doesn't "catch".
Every once in a while I'll get a nice backfire in there too.
What gives?
Timing? Fuel...
Hello and thanks for the great site.
I have a 1985 Mariner 150Hp with Design I, 3 ram power tilt/trim.
Right now it is off the boat and on the bench (I needed to replace the pump+motor, or at least I thought!). It exhibits behavior as follows: trim-tilt up no problem but when coming down it...
