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    1998 Mercury 9.9 Starting Problem after warm

    S/N 0H0XXXXX It all started with the motor not idling. Rebuilt the carb and cleaned several times. It got better but would still surge and not hold idle. Replace fuel filter, plugs, new electric choke and rebuilt the fuel pump. No change. Took it to the Mercury dealer who went through the...
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    Mercury Trim Wiring - new control box

    I have a 1986 XR2 with power trim. The control box broke and I am replacing it with the new style box. My question is on trim/tilt wiring. Here is what I have; New Box: Blue/White Green/White Tan Brown/White Motor: Blue/White - up Green/White- down Red- fused power Black/white- goes to trim...
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    Twin Stick a Mercury Outboard Jet?

    Anyone done this? My mercury controller broke and I would like the flexibility of a dual stick controller. I was told the twin sticks don;t have tension controls on them so they would not hold the throttle and shifter in position with an outboard. Any suggestions? 1986 150hp XR2 Mercury w/jet
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    1150 Spark Plug Wires

    I believe my motor is in need of new plug wires, the existing wires are cracked and appear to be very old. I'd like to change them out before the weekend and not have to mail order the wires. Can I purchase a universal automotive plug wire set and use on this motor? It is a 1970 1150. Thanks...
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    1150 Year ID

    Greets All, Can someone help me ID this motor. The serial at the front outside of motor is 2885004 which is a 1970 according to my repair manual. However, inside the cowel the timing sticker says 23 degrees, the motor is all black, and it currently has L78V plugs in it. Are there serials...
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