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    Creek without a Paddle

    Well, it was actually Lake Texoma, a huge body of water in Texas and Oklahoma. My grandson and I were trolling in a little 12 foot boat with Minnkota trolling motor. We hit a snag, POP! half the prop gone! Another snag...POP! Now we are down to just a hub spinning and the wind is blowing us...
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    Fuel Pump Savvy

    I have a 2003 Mercury 5 hp 2 cycle outboard that will start when choked, run for 5 seconds and die like it is out of gas. Is there a way to check to see if the fuel pump is working properly, and that the problem is NOT some other reason like clogged exhaust, leaking head gasket, etc.?? I do...
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    Through-the-Prop Exhaust

    I have a 2003 5 hp Mercury 2 cycle outboard. The specs say that it has "through the prop exhause", but the exhaust comes out above the waterline, just below the cowling. Whats the story here????<br /> Chunk :confused: :confused:
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    Ballpark Repair Shop Charges

    What is the average price of outboard motor repair shops? Anybody have experience with repair shop prices...like diagnosis and repair of fuel system/carbueration? Thanks...Chunk
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    Help! 2003 Mercury 5hp

    I have a 2003 Mercury 5 hp outboard. It was run very little by former owner and then put in storage. I cant get it to run except when I choke it, and then it runs about 6 seconds and quits. Getting gas to carb, pump works fine, bowl fills up, etc. Pulled carb and reed valve looks seated and...
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