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    3.5 HP Mariner - Fuel issue

    I am working on a circa 1987 Mariner that has the following issue: I have taken the carb entirely apart and cleaned the fuel system to include using carb cleaner (soaked for 36 hours, all carb parts) installed new fuel lines, and cleaned the fuel tank. The engine will not run without the choke...
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    3.5 HP Mariner

    I have a circa 1987? 3.5 hp Mariner trolling motor. Operated for the first time a few weeks back and it stalled, unless it was at 3/4 to full choke. Took out the carburetor and cleaned thoroughly, including the needle valves. Operated again this past weekend. Worked perfectly with choke...
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    Fuel/Oil Mixture - Thunderbolt & Mariner

    I recently purchased an older Glastron with a Merc 400 Super Thunderbolt (59) and a Mariner 3.5 hp (87?) trolling motor. What is the fuel/oil mixture for both? Thanks in advance!! BH
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    59 Super Thunderbolt

    Hello, I recently purchased a Glastron with a 40 HP mercury, which I believe is a 1959 model. The previous owner indicated when he takes it out, it runs for approximately 15 minutes, then shuts down and won't start. A mechanic in town explained he believes the impeller has been damaged...
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