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    Timing problem???

    I have a 1973 mercury 1500 150hp outboard. Is it possible for it to jump timing? I was cruising full throttle and it just quit. It turns over but wont start. Almost like the coil wire is off. I have spark in all cylinders and gas. if it jumped timing how do I check and fix?<br /><br />frustrated
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    Timing problem???

    I have a 1973 mercury 1500 150hp outboard. Is it possible for it to jump timing? I was cruising full throttle and it just quit. It turns over but wont start. Almost like the coil wire is off. I have spark in all cylinders and gas. if it jumped timing how do I check and fix?<br /><br />frustrated
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    wire harness

    My '73 150hp Merc needs a new wire harness. On the side of the motor is a plug. I need the part that goes inside the engine. I can't seem to locate that part anywhere. does it have a certain name I should be looking for? Does anyone know how much it runs? I tried to rewire myself but the gas...
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    mercury 1500 won't start

    I took the boat out to the bay yesterday and had a great time until...........it stopped. We were going full throttle and then just lost all power. Tried to restart and it just cranks but win't turn over. Almost like trying to start a car without the coil on. I am getting spark out of all...
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    Mercury 1500 rev is forward????

    I am a new boater and I have a 1971 16 ft. Avenger with a 150hp merc. 1500 The problem I am having is.... when I put the lever in forward the boat goes backward and in reverse it goes forward. The boat has two throttle cables..One for the lift up choke and the other is for forward and reverse. I...
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