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I have a 1973 Mercury 40 4 hp short shaft which cranks first or second pull and idles perfect. It will idle in forward and reverse for long periods of time (10 minutes). However, when put under load (throttled up) the little motor will run for a minute or two then shut down. I can pump the bulb...
