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    Got lucky reading posts

    Swapped a boat/motor/trailer for same. Starting troubles. Cleaned up the starter solenoid and replaced brushes/springs in the starter. Needed to prop choke open to start. Had motor running and blew a can of seafoam through it. Smokey Joe!!! My 70's merc 50 was not starting, choke was...
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    choke is closed at startup

    50 hp with key choke needs air to start up. When I use a screwdriver & open up the brass plate(s) it starts and then when I push forward the plates open: if I raise the idle speed will they open up enuf ? How do I adjust this choke so it allows more air at startup?
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    old Johnson-Seahorse 4HP...What year?

    I recently was given an older 4hp Johnson seahorse motor. Model Number is J4WC1C and the serial number is C8120275. This is in Canada, so it may have a different series of numbers. Any help would be appreciated. Greg
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