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    68 Merc 650 Spark Plugs

    Looking for the best spark plugs for a 68 Merc 650. The Selco book shows Champ L19V but cant seem to find them (assume they are now labled something different). I saw that east coast marine says Champ L76V. Anyone have any recommendations on what they use? Bought the motor and it had Autolite...
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    Carb has fuel leak

    I just had my 68 Merc 650 serviced. Tune up, throttle adjustment, OD lube change, #1 spark plug replaced and #1 spark plug thread replaced and a JB weld on the lower unit. This all cost $438.00. I am not sure if that's a good deal or not. They told me that one of the carbs has a small fuel...
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    somethings wrong with my MerControl

    I took my boat out for the first time since I bought it the other day. I used the recommended start procedure: Gear in Neutral Neutral Lever full fwd Neutral lever back down before going into gear Ater starting and letting it warm up I put the neutral lever back down before putting the motor...
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    68 MERC 650 help

    I ordered the Merc manual from East Coast Marine and I cant find any info on the protruding vertical lever on the top section of the motor as seen in the attached pics. Is it the manual choke?
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    1967 Mercury 650 pre mix help?

    This is my first boat and I am trying to understand how the fuel/oil pre mix works. I am unaware of the actual ratio for this model engine (serial#2448808)and how to best mix the fuel/oil and what the best oil to use would be. Fuel tank is installed in the boat so I cant remove it if this makes...
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