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    Motor will not stop and choke solenoid will not fire

    Well, I finally got my 1978 80HP mercury running, now it doesn't want to turn off. At the same time as it had trouble turning off, the choke solenoid will only work when the starter is engaged. When I unplug the wiring harness from the motor I can jumper a positive and negative to the pins on...
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    1978 Mercury - Reed Valve Check

    Hello, I have a 1978 Mercury that I bought from the original owner after sitting for a few years. Had it for a few years and it never has run quite right. Rebuilt carbs, fuel pump, some wires, replaced stator, rectifier,trigger, coils, and check switch box with know good one. Tried gas tank...
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    1978 Mercury 800 Trigger Problem

    Hello, I have a 1978 Mercury 800 that likes to run inconsistently. Carbs are rebuilt, DVA readings are ~300V for the Stator check and 2V for the trigget check. With trigger wires removed from switch box the readings went down to 1V I marked the flywheel and checked all cylinders with a...
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    New Transom Advice

    Hello all....replacing the transom on my "new" 1982 17' Lowe flat bottom. I've got my marine ply and epoxy ordereded up. Just asking for some opinions on the 1/4" bolt holes on the top and bottom of the transom. The transom is 11" tall overall. There are about 5 holes top and bottom. I'm...
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    1978 Mercury 800 - Ignition Problem?

    I have a 1978 Mercury 800 four cylinder. Picked it up a couple years ago after it sat for 5 years. Rebuild carbs, fuel pump, new wiring harness. It starts great, but it only runs "good" half the time. It will run at about 3/4 speed at full throttle, then instantly get up to full revs (like...
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